(7.5/10) I generally don't like John Wayne comedy westerns, but McLintock is a big exception. Simply put, this is a fun movie. The sets are great as is the colorful collection of memorable one dimensional characters that are almost all recognizable character actors from other Wayne films such as Hank Worden, Maureen O' Hara, Bruce Cabot, Strother Martin, HW Gim, and Michael Pate. Maureen O'Hara in particular steals the show as the ruthless and demanding wife who buries her hidden love for the old west. Duke's son Patrick Wayne finally doesn't seem out of place and gives what may be his finest performance. Meanwhile Duke's on screen daughter Stephanie Powers also gives a great performance as a daughter in between Duke and the reformed O'Hara. Movie overstays it's welcome and never really has an alluring plot, but its a fun ride that plays itself almost in the same manner a musical would.
Review of McLintock!
