Howard Hawks was old at the time around 70. John Wayne sounds out of breath at some times. I know he was having cancer operations before making his movie! After a magnificent train theft that is very very well staged! it has a hard time trying to get back on track.One get's the feeling he works with a B-staff, until Jack Elam get's around as a crazy father, and yes Big John knuckles fight with a nemissess at one time. This movie have a felt that one all the time wanna this movie to be much much better! As it is one feels it feels no more or less than an episode of Gunsmoke, High Chaparall, The Big Valley, or Bonanza. Since I like both John Wayne and Howard Hawks! I wish this was much much much better!! As it is! it's entertaining for the moment!
Review of Rio Lobo
