Rating: 
Summary: Dull plot, wasted superstars
Review: 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.
Rating: 
Summary: Very enjoyable
Review: While not as good as "True Grit," this film is still a very entertaining outing by a wonderful cast of excellent actors, shot on location in the wilds of Oregon. Wayne and Hepburn are great, and the supporting players contribute heavily, with special notice to Richard Jordan and Anthony Zerbe. The script sparkles with lively interplay between the prim New Englander Eula and the earthy Rooster. A film likely to be more fully appreciated and enjoyed by mature viewers. Highly recommended.
Rating:
Summary: Nearly as good as True Grit
Review: While this film has more of a tv western feel to it than film #1 did it still totally clicks. It is, like True Grit, a bit of a true story as Judge Isaac Parker who appears in both did exist. Wayne and Hepburn have fine chemistry and the rest of the cast is faultless. Zerbe especially. Good, believable action too. I'm sorry but I feel I should point out an inconsistency or two with True Grit. Judge Parker is played by a different man here and his court room is small and doesn't call to mind the giant court room he had in the first film. Also, Chin Lee is a different guy here too. And the cat of Cogburn's,General Sterling Price, is still alive after all these years?
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