Rio Lobo (1970)

In 'Rio Lobo' Howard Hawks goes back to the well a third time with what in essence is his second remake of 'Rio Bravo' (the other is 'El Dorado'). Which is not to say the movie isn't fun in places, that ending still works, but as Roger Ebert said in his review at the time the movie feels a little tired. John Wayne is teamed with Mexican film star Jorge Rivero who is given the love interest (Jennifer O'Neill) in lieu of the then 63 year old Duke. Supporting parts for Victor French, David Huddleston, and future Paramount CEO Sherry Lansing, music by Jerry Goldsmith and script co-written by Leigh Brackett. **1/2 (that last half star is for the ending)