Rio Grande
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Movie Reviews of Rio Grande
Movie Review: A Quite Musical Western
Summary: 4 Stars
One characteristic of this old black-and-white flick is the singing of old folk songs by the men of the US Cavalry. There is also a display of various cavalry skills. For instance, the mounted men must jump over a 6-foot fence.
Lt. Colonel Yorke (John Wayne) has his son in the cavalry unit, but pledges to treat him equally to everyone else. Yorke's son had failed West Point, and now wants to redeem himself in the US Cavalry. His mother (Maureen O'Hara) comes, and tries to have him removed from the unit. The other soldiers think that the son is privileged, and this leads to a fistfight.
The US Cavalry is fighting against the Apache Indians. Yorke is limited by the fact that he is forbidden to cross into Mexico to pursue the Apaches. The Mexicans have the opposite problem. This becomes obvious when Yorke meets with his Mexican counterpart on an isle in the middle of the Rio Grande.
In time, there is a savage Apache attack, and some children are kidnapped and taken across the border into Mexico. Yorke decides to disobey the directive and to cross the Rio Grande in pursuit of the Apaches and their hostages. Will his unexpected move catch the Apaches by surprise? Will he succeed in freeing the hostages? During the operation, he takes an arrow in the chest. Will he live?
Movie Review: Rio Grande finest of much vaunted "Ford Cavalry Trilogy"
Summary: 4 Stars
Rio Grande, shot in glorious black and white, is in a way the most colorful of the three cavalry movies that John Ford made with John Wayne. As in "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon" Wayne is in the starring role but a fetchingly mature Maureen O'Hara is able to hold her own with Wayne and become as powerful a figure in the story. Much of the fun of watching this picture is the on screen chemistry of Wayne and O'Hara, they are totally believable as lovers and as equals. It must be duly noted that they are supported by the John Ford stock company and they are seldom showcased as well as this. Of particular note are superb efforts by Harry Carey, and Ben Johnson who carry their parts in an easy and natural style, and Victor Mclaglen who reprises his Sgt. Quincanon from "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon". The DVD edition was digitized from the original negative and it is indeed beautiful. The soundtrack is also clear although a trifle shrill at times. Wayne, with mustache and crumpled hat never looked better, Victor Young's score is rousing, and Ford is at his sentimental and poignant best in this "must see" western classic.Movie Review: Great film- Good DVD
Summary: 4 Stars
I noticed that one reviewer didn't like the transfer. Perhaps he got a bad copy. I watched my new copy on a big screen and it looked very good. While the soundtrack could have been cleaned up a little, the picture was as crisp as I imagine it was when it flickered accross movie screens upon release. The film itself is a John Ford masterpiece. Perhaps not as strong as the first two in the trilogy, but well worth owning and watching every year or so.
Earlier today (2/7/01) Dale Evans passed away. She wrote some of the music used in this film. Ford packed his films with talent. This film is no exception. I think I'll watch it again this weekend as a tribute to Dale.
Movie Review: First in the Trilogy
Summary: 4 Stars
This has been the hardest to find of John Ford's cavalry trilogy, but that's because it is the first, not the last as identified in the Amazon review. If you like John Ford, John Wayne, Fort Apache and She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, you've got to like this one!Movie Review: Belongs in any filmmaker's library
Summary: 4 Stars
Often referred to as the warmup to "The Quiet Man," this film contains some of Ford's best moments. The wordless opening sequence, undergirded by Victor Young's simple, elegant score, is as good as movie making gets, then or now.