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Brad S. R An adequate end to John Wayne's storied film career. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/24/25 Full Review Robert S Ok this is not your typical john wayne western Theres no saloon comedic fights or dated humour Theres some serious themes and character development that will engage you Iits not a movie for the younger generations But for us more mature viewers an ageing gun slinger facing his swansong held my interest This is probably john wayne best acting performance and one wonders what he could have achieved critically had he not been so stereotyped in his long career Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/29/24 Full Review CodyZamboni Z Moving elegy to John Wayne, in his last movie, Fine supporting cast headed by Lauren Bacall, James Stewart, and Ron Howard, Nice turn of the century production design showing that Wayne's dying gunfighter no longer fits in the modern world, Over a period of 8 days, Wayne''s gunfighter plans to go out on his terms, with dignity and reknown intact. Knowing that Wayne was ill at the time of filming, and this was his swan song, amplifies the passing of his legend and of old school Hollywood Westerns, Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/28/24 Full Review Arnoldo P Not only a fitting tribute to the Duke, John Wayne, in his final movie, it is also a tribute to two of the greatest actors of a generation, Lauren Bacall and Jimmy Stewart. Also notable, with great enjoyment, is the appearance of some great character actors of the small screen, including Ron Howard (Happy Days), Richard Boone (Have Gun Will Travel), Harry Morgan (M*A*S*H), and Scatman Crothers (Chico and the Man). Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/25/24 Full Review Daniel S Corny, predictable, and unnecessary. Watching this movie without particular reverence for the big name actors and it’s like a high school play made into a movie. Hollywood being self-indulgent. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 09/25/24 Full Review Logan D JB Books is an aging gunfighter dying of cancer. Deciding against experiencing severe pain later, he decides to go out shooting. The swan song of John Wayne, it's a tribute to his career that was full of westerns. Despite not having much you haven't seen if you've seen a lot of westerns, the film is charming and memorable. Wayne gives a subdued and heartfelt performance. Recommended Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/07/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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