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

14 February 2015 Update: While editing this review to correct a spelling error and add the click option for other films mentioned, I was extremely pleased to discover that on 20 May 2014 the Blu-ray edition (" McLintock! - Authentic Collector's Edition [Blu-ray ]") was released, but disappointed that I never got notified by Amazon about the release. I immediately ordered a copy! That is how much I enjoy this movie. Unfortunately, the reviews for the Blu-ray version are exactly the same as you would find for the multiple listings (different DVD releases). Please do not confuse consumer complaints, and their one star reviews about the quality of the DVD and or picture, with the QUALITY of this DVD version. " McLintock! (Authentic Collector's Edition) " is one of John Wayne's best movies, combining comedy--for which Wayne was not well recognized--and western genres. "McClintock (The Family Authorized Edition)(VHS)" was the second John Wayne movie (" Stagecoach [VHS ]," his finest, being the first) I showed my three sons as I introduced each of them to the wonder of the greatest film star of all time. While I feel that " The Quiet Man (60th Anniversary Special Edition) [Blu-ray ]" (additionally see: " John Ford: Dreaming the Quiet Man (Documentary Feature) [Blu-ray ]"), also with Maureen O'Hara, is the film Wayne should have won the Oscar for Best Actor, and rivals and parallels " McLintock! (Authentic Collector's Edition) ," the " The Quiet Man (60th Anniversary Special Edition) [Blu-ray ]" is more for adults than the entire family. I loved " McLintock! (Authentic Collector's Edition) " when I saw it on the big screen in 1963, I was thrilled when it came out in VHS (although the quality was bad until John Wayne's family arranged for an official edition of the film to be released), and I am honored to own " McLintock! (Authentic Collector's Edition) ". I just wish that AMAZON.COM would differentiate reviews for each version (Amazon has listed no less than ten versions of "McClintock" either by title or as part of a multiple film set--as of 2/14/2015] of a movie, as most of the bad reviews of movies are about the disk quality or some other aspect of the product, and not about the movie itself. Hence, the overall reviewer rating for " McLintock! (Authentic Collector's Edition) " is three stars [now closer to four stars--2/14/15), mostly, if not entirely, because previously released versions had major quality issues. [And I want to emphasize that I fully agree that any problems--including bad quality--should be reported in reviews so potential buyers know about the problems. However, reading a review that the quality of the "item" is bad, does not help me if I want to know which versions of the item are bad and which are not bad because all the reviews are combined; something that frustrates me to no end. The same problem exists in terms of bonus features, as some versions have them but others do not; and assuming the Blu-ray version has them can be a huge mistake as I have personally experienced; although time has prevented me from writing reviews for some time now.--Updated: 14 February 2015] But those bad reviews serve to inhibit people from buying the "McLintock! (Authentic Collector's Edition)" version. Granted, quality is an issue; but one that needs to be addressed to the studios, not the movie. Thus, if I need a lift, I turn to "McLintock! (Authentic Collector's Edition)," because it has humor, sarcasm, and hope--not because the quality of the disk or features are less than desired. This delightfully wonderful film essentially spawned a new genre, western comedies, which ultimately lead to Lee Marvin's Oscar for Best Supporting Actor ("Cat Ballou"). "McLintock! (Authentic Collector's Edition)" also reunited John Wayne with Maureen O'Hara, one of the few actors who could push Wayne to do his best work--in deed, I would include all of their (I believe eight) movies in the top 20 movies John Wayne made. I would like to note that this was NOT their last movie together as stated in other reviews--"Big Jake" (1971) being one that comes to mind immediately. While Amazon's review pans the bonus features--again, something that has nothing to do with how great the film is--I found them quite entertaining and interesting. Update--1 July 2008: If this review was not helpful to you, I would appreciate learning the reason(s) so I can improve my reviews. My goal is to provide help to potential buyers, not get into any arguments. So, if you only disagree with my opinion, could you please say so in the comments and not indicate that the review was not helpful. Thanks.

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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

I love John wayne

This is a great movie

Had the older DVD version of McClintock-one of our favorite movies and watched many times. But the last viewing I noticed the graininess. Decided to purchase the Blu-Ray version and it was worth every penny! The video and audio are extremely clear (viewed on a 75" 2K TV. Plus it comes with extras that were fun to watch also. Learned more about the John Wayne family and their efforts to preserve this legacy in films.

Great western the combines some comedy, politics and issues of the west. Many old-line wester stalwarts have roles that give a western feel to the story. Maureen O’Hara does a great job as Wayne’s wife and antagonist. She switches from serious to comedic quickly carrying each role equally well, a true class act. Supporting cast is also strong and do not detract. Movie is a very enjoyable piece of entertainment to be enjoyed by itself though additional material is enlightening and worth a look.

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.

DVD arrived, from the USA, in a format which could not be played in Australia. Since I have a player which doesn't play NTSC format videos, it was totally useless.

Está vez si, español latino pero subtítulos en español y una imágen preciosa, muy superior a la edición española.

ジョン・フォードゆかりのアンドリュー・V・マクラグレン監督作品なのでフォードタッチだし、キャストもフォード一家出演で、作品としては大好きです。サントラ盤も買ったほどです。しかしながら、このDVDは商品としては、薦められません。メインタイトルは、１：１．３３の画面にワイド画面をはめ込んでいるので、上下左右がブラックです。そして、タイトル後の本編は１：１．３３のスタンダードサイズに変わり、左右がブラックとなります。画質の補正を施していないので、テレビ放送のビデオ録画を見ているような画面です。全体的にシャープさに欠け、色もモノクロの画面に着色したような感じです。言語は、スペイン語等の選択が可能ですし、日本語はないながら字幕選択で英語が選択できるのは良い点です。大手メーカーから販売されたものではないので、安かろう悪かろうは仕方ないのかもしれません。また、届いた商品のケースデザインは、現在アマゾンで掲載している商品の写真とは異なり、ブルーの背景にジョン・ウェインのクロースアップでした（旧商品？）。高画質でワイド画面の商品がリリースされることを祈ります。

Per gli amanti di John Wayne un capolavoro del genere non può mancare nella cineteca di un collezionista

Edition paramount qui resplendit de mille feux. Multizone, sous-titres français même sur les bonus, HD resplendissante, sons stéréo ou remixé 5.1 au choix... Seul bémol mais de taille à l'attention des amateurs de version française, abstenez-vous ! Elle est excécrable ! Préférez l'édition Sydonis aux qualités HD pourtant très perfectibles et aux bonus aussi minimalistes que peu intéressants (voir mon commentaire dédié).