The Train Robbers
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Movie Reviews of The Train Robbers
Movie Review: Not really a jewel in the crown of the Duke, but...
Summary: 3 Stars
still watchable.
The cast is well known, with Ann-Margret, Rod Taylor and many other familiar faces in this genre surrounding John Wayne.
The story is a simple one, just with a twist at the end of the movie.
The DVD is nicely produced, but lacks a booklet, or other special stuff that could at least clarify somewhat, how the movie was made and perhaps include some cut-out scenes.
Just for the die-hard Duke fan.
If you're not, don't waste your money. There are better ones out there of the same time period. See Big Jake, Cahill, or the real runner, The Cowboys.
Movie Review: great soundtrack
Summary: 4 Stars
i got to admit that the selling point for me was the Dominic Frontiere soundtrack. he has some good themes going here and variations of them in service too! at times the sound track carries the picture in ways the actors and screenplay can't Movie Review: An entertaining western
Summary: 4 Stars
The Train Robbers is one of those straightforward old-fashioned good guy vs bad guy westerns. A movie with a basic plot that doesn't take itself too seriously. What is noticeable right off is that there are very few actors in this movie, eight, and everything revolves around their relationships. There is the straight shooting Lane (John Wayne) who gathers his old friends Grady (Rod Taylor) and Jesse (Ben Johnson) to restore Mrs. Lowe's (Ann-Margret) honor. She doesn't want her son growing up under the dark cloud of his dead father being a train robber. Rounding out the team is Ben (Bobby Vinton), Sam (Jerry Gatlin), and Calhoun (Christopher George). Their job is ride into Mexico, recover $500,000 in stolen gold locked in the boiler of an old locomotive, return it to Wells Fargo, collect the reward money, and set things right for Mrs. Lowe. Trailing along behind them all is a mysterious rider (Ricardo Montalban). The remaining movie's cast are just back ground minglers in the set. They mainly consist of the train engineer, the bartender, the Mexicans trying to rescue their jailed friends, and the cannon fodder bad guys. They are seen but have no speaking roles.
This is a very simple movie in many ways. However, it does a very good job in developing the friendship and camaraderie between good old friends. This combined with beautiful scenic shots and set pieces make for a light-hearted fare with no dark undertones or jarring side trips. Rounded out with comedy and action, this movie certainly demonstrates that less is more.
While not the best western that John Wayne has starred in, this movie does succeeds in many ways. Formated in wide-screen with few extras on the DVD, this western is well worth adding to the John Wayne collection
Movie Review: Bobby vinton's movie cutest cowboy in the west!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this movie only because BOBBY VINTON is in it.I only watch the part's that he's in.I even have his part's memorized.He's the best! Not only is he a good singer he's a excellent actor.I Had the chance to tell him that I watched it too.Bobby was thrilled that I took intrest in watching it.To all you bobby vinton fan's out there I recamend that you watch it!!!!!!!!!!! He's a very HOT and GORGEOUS cowboy!!!!Movie Review: Ann Margaret Gets What Ann Margaret Wants
Summary: 4 Stars
I must admit that Ann Margaret has always been a favorite of mine. That probably, make that certainly, affects my judgment of this film. It is not one of John Wayne's best. I still like it. Only part of that is because I like Ann Margaret.
John Wayne plays the leader of a group of gunfighters. These are not ordinary gunfighters. They are not in it for the "glory". They just kind of drifted into it after the civil war. Now, John Wayne and his group find themselves working for a woman, Ann Margaret. She says that her dead husband once robbed a train of half a million dollars. The money was lost and she knows the location. She wants to recover it so that she can turn it in to raise the stigma from her son. She intends to pay the gunfighters with the reward money for turning in the gold.
The would-be rescuers of stolen gold have some problems. They have to track down the train and they are in turn being tracked by a lot of bad guys who want to steal the gold.
John Wayne handles the situation with his typical character. He is honest and protective of those who are with him. He has his own moral code and will not be swayed from it. He would rather do things the hard way if that means maintaining his ideals.
His biggest challenge comes from Ann Margaret. She is strong willed but sweet. Everyone likes her and wants to protect her. They are even willing to give up their share of the reward to help her. She's got them wrapped around her little finger.
Its fun and action packed but it is not his best. Still, watching Ann is lots of fun.