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Dull plot, wasted superstars
What a tragedy that Hollywood was able to unite two of the powerhouse superstars of cinema in one movie, but then saddle them with a plodding, boring and utterly pedestrian script. The chemistry between Wayne and Kate Hepburn is palpable and their scenes together are a joy to watch. But there are too few of such scenes to justify repeated viewings or to classify this movie as anything but average and a spent opportunity.
Hepburn is miscast as a crotchety, virginal spinster who pines in her heart for the Duke, but is too repressed to act on her instincts. The Duke's reprisal of Rooster Cogburn is interesting, and he delivers an excellent performance, but the script fails him time and again. Ultimately it's frustrating to watch two great stars wallow in this banal plot. One interesting element in the DVD version is the gorgeous Rogue river scenery which seems to come to life in this format.
Ole Rooster lacks true grit second time around
The "one-eyed fat man" Rooster Cogburn is arguably John Wayne's best performance. It (from the movie True Grit) netted The Duke his only Oscar. However, the sequel Rooster Cogburn lacks the style and pinache of True Grit. This time out, Cogburn is on the trail of gunrunners who have stolen a Gatling gun and, in the process, have murdered Katherine Hepburn's father. Finding Hepburn gives this movie a pulse. Otherwise, it rambles aimlessly. The villians, or lack thereof, are another major defect in Rooster Cogburn. Unlike Robert Duval's ballsy Ned Pepper in True Grit, Richard Jordan's Brooklyn-tinged bark is much more annoying than his bite. And the rest of his gang is easy-pickins for The Duke. Luckily Hepburn's and Wayne's tit-for-tat antics keep Rooster Cogburn watchable. Otherwise, ole Rooster lacks the true grit that won him an Oscar the first time around.
#1 Western
Rooster Cogburn is the absolute best western ever made. I personally think it is Wayne's greatest work. It moves along much more quickly than its predecessor, True Grit, and I have found Rooster to be a movie I can watch over and over again.
Storyline is incredible, and the scenery is magnificent. I do agree, however, that mature audiences will like it better... But the "official" reviewer above is clearly one of those who is not a Wayne fan. Watch the film for yourself, you will NOT be disappointed!!!
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