Don Siegel’s 1976 western The Shootist stars John Wayne in his final film appearance, though it’s perhaps just as notable for the muted nature of its regard for the pathology of violence.

| Apr 11, 2024

Simply beautiful, and beautifully simple.

| Mar 26, 2009

A subtle, touching valedictory tribute to both Wayne and the Western in general.

| Feb 9, 2006

Unless you have already discovered that John Wayne is an actor as well as a movie star, you will be surprised by the dimensions he provides for J.B. Books.

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Oct 23, 2004

Ambiguity takes the bone out of the movie and it collapses.

| May 21, 2003