McLintock! – Authentic Collector’s Edition [Blu-ray]

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I saw this movie on TV in the mid-sixties, when it was a two-night movie spectacular. I loved it then, and I still get a kick out of it today. Sure, it's a farce, it's sexist, and it's not politically correct, but it's also a lot of fun. Wayne pretty much plays himself in this comedy, co-starring the fiesty and lovely Maureen O'Hara. This was the fourth pairing of the two stars, (previously they appeared together in Rio Grande, The Quiet Man, The Wings of Eagles), and their on-screen chemistry is real and intense. The two carry this movie on their collective shoulders without slouching. Their on-going relationship battle is the framework from which this movie moves forward, and is akin to the chess game that Wayne plays early on in the film: one makes a move, and the other reacts (usually in a very funny way). It is not meant to be a serious film whatsoever; it was made for fun, a chance to pair Wayne with Maureen again, and with Wayne being film money magnet, a chance for the production company to turn a nifty profit. It has been written that at some point in John Wayne's career, he started to become the characters he played on the big screen - life imitating art. Perhaps this film begins the transformation process. Through the character of McClintok, Wayne dispenses his views on what it means to be a man, what a man-woman relationship should be, the role of government in life, his view of politicians, freedom, self-expression, and even race relations. O'Hara, every bit Wayne's equal in this film, shows her natural fiestiness, and what every woman wants in her man - someone who will pursue her with passion, manliness, and romance. The supporting cast is a pretty good one, with Yvonne D'Carlo, Patrick Wayne, Steffanie Powers, Chill Wills, Jerry Van Dyke (Dick's brother), and Edgar Buchanan (Uncle Joe of Petticoat Junction fame). The film is noted for its unforgetable and oh so fun mud fight, and the grande finale, when Wayne chases down O'Hara on main street at high noon, in order to give her a public spanking, and winning her back to his side in the process. During the film, O'Hara's character, Katie, says she wants a cultured, sensitive man, yet, what she really wants is Wayne to show her in a demonstrative way that he loves her, is devoted to her, and will still romance her. Fittingly, the showdown on main street, has Wayne doing just that, although in his unique manly way. There's nothing profound here, no dramatic acting or academy awards, just a fun film with two stars that shine like bright headlights. kone

ITS ONE 1️⃣ OUR FAVORITES MOVIES 🍿

First off the quality. I noticed when looking at other reviews on this product that there were several that spoke of poor quality, which made me wary. I also noticed that there were 3 different versions of the Blu-Ray that you could purchase, multi-format, Multi-format Authentic Collectors Addition, and just Blu-Ray. Noted that some reviews mentioned the Authentic Collectors Addition being a good one so I went with that and the one I got looks exactly like the one pictured and comes with the sleeve. It is wide screen, the picture quality is great, and has good sound quality. Enough said. Now for the movie. You should know that I am a John Wayne Fan and this is one of my favorites. Non-stop laughs from beginning to end, a good western comedy with some great points on the the sometimes idiocy of bureaucracy. John Wayne and Maureen Ohara are a great on screen match and the surrounding cast of characters are wonderful. Highly recommended.

I love John wayne

I have several favorite John Wayne films, but he just seemed like a one-character guy. This one might be his best comedy, but that's not saying very much. It's good, and funny, but I guess one look is enough for me. Well, his one character made a bunch of films, but after looking at some of them, that character gets a little bit, you should only excuse the expression, old hat.

This is a great movie