Big Jake (New to Blu-Ray)

I have no words to express how delighted I am to have my favorite film in the best possible quality. Big Jake is definetely one of Duke's finest and best films and one of his most popular ( see IMDB) to the point of becoming John Wayne last big hit in the 70's. At the time of it's original release, Big Jake topped the Box Office for 3 weeks and allowed Duke to be N°1 of the top 10 for the 4th and last time in 1971. For true Duke's fans, it's hardly surprising when you consider the crème de la crème worked on this film : William Clothier (Photography), Elmer Bernstein (Music), Harry Julian and Rita M.Fink (Screenplay), Albert Withlock (Visual effects), Cliff Lyons ( Second unit director - stunts), Howard Jensen (Special effects)... for the crew. And for the cast, John Wayne at his best and definetely in one of his best performances ( even better than inTrue Grit ) that could have brought him an Oscar if True Grit had not been so close to Big Jake, the great Richard Boone and Gregg Palmer's machete psycho both as Duke's best foes ever to face him, Maureen O'Hara in the short but powerful part of John Wayne's estranged wife, Bruce Cabot as his indian friend, Harry Carey Jr as an evil dirty old man, Patrick and Ethan Wayne as his son and grandson, Chris Mitchum as another son and a galore of familar faces like John Agar, Hank Worden, Chuck Robertson, Chuck Hayward, Jim Davis, Roy Jensen, Jerry Gatlin, etc... And of course, Dog, John Wayne's dog and best friend, always ready to attack on his master's command. The blu-ray is a pure treat with a wonderful PQ and cristal clear sound to the point that Big Jake never looked so good. After the VHS and the dvd, it's like watching a truly brand new movie in full HD. Details you missed before appear clearly in the light of this wonderful blu-ray. A must have for all Duke's fans.

When you consider the size and depth of the body of work made by this giant of the movies it is a sin he did not receive his oscar some time before this movie. But if you had to choose one movie to award an oscar for, to this giant of the western genre then this would be it . An all time classic. Reigns in his teeth, both hands holding firearms and through gritted teeth he snarls "Fill your hands you son of a bitch" and rides into the body of 4 armed foes. A great scene and one to be watched again and again. R.I.P. Duke.

This rather interesting and entertaining film stars an ageing John Wayne as Big Jake McCandles, rancher estranged from his family for nearly 20 years, but brought back by the news that the grandson he has never met has been kidnapped and a `tough and disagreeable' person is required to deliver the ransom. It's as much of a family film and road trip as a Western - joining McCandles on his hunt are two of his estranged sons, and slowly they all learn respect for one another. This leads to much humour, soul searching and baring and some great scenes. It is also a reflction on ageing, it shows Wayne and his contemporaries growing old and struggling to cope with a changing West. The action element is not forgotten however, and the various showdowns and shootouts are well done and thrilling. The big finale is especially well done. John Wayne does what he does best - ambles around hitting and shooting things with a great deal of grace and charm. His charisma is, as always, magnetic. Richard Boone makes a great villain, totally ruthless and cunning. All in all an entertaining hour and a half of Western with action, humour and John Wayne on form. Perfect viewing for a wet Sunday afternoon.

If your a Duke fan like me you will lap this up. Its macho and its corny in that unique John Wayne style. The goodies are really good and the baddies are really bad. John Wayne and Richard Boone ham it up big style and to great effect. All it needed was a time warp where Ward Bond and Victor McLaggan could have been in it and it would be complete. If your a film buff who likes well acted complex drama's or are the least bit politically correct then don't go near this. If your like me though and you grew up watching this stuff with your dad then load it into your player and let it transport you back to a simpler time.

I have loved westerns and in particular John Wayne since I was a child. Always good value for money. Seen this films many times but wanted to own the DvD to watch it at my leisure. Combination of John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, the good over evil plot tied to family makes it very enjoyable.

Although a used copy, this is in excellent condition and played without a hitch.

A modern western with the Duke on the trail of kidnappers. It is a bonus to see Maureen O'Hara in action once again as his adversary but the story is too long drawn-out and lacks the snap of his more old-fashioned westerns.

this is one of the dukes last films and right from the opening sequence where it classily shows the old west dying away it gets you hooked.when big jakes grandson is kidnapped and old friends murdered, his ex-wife sends for jake to get the boy back his way and he sets off with his 2 grown up sons and his trusted indian friend to track the kidnappers down this is probabley the dukes most violent western and the more i see it the better it seems , this is one of my favourite westerns its not a classic but its got a modern twist that works well and a strong cast that do a great job in entertaining us.

Esta película no es muy conocida de las Wayne, sin embargo es de las que mas me gustan de el, tiene un toque obscuro y agresivo al estilo de las películas de Harry el sucio, tiene doblaje al español y subtítulos.

Loved it. I love most of John Wayne's movies. After all he was the Duke!

aus einer Zeit, in der der Wilde Westen eigentlich nicht mehr existierte. Ein großartiger John Wayne Film.

As advertised and had a fast delivery time. I bought this for my Dad as it's a great movie which I know he will love.

Ottimo