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At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

The first must-see film of the year.

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

Wayne and Sturges moved to new genre for a change and at least to me in high style indeed,McQ delivery in every single scene,Duke embody perfectly a tough cop,can be matched an older Dirty Harry which some desperately attempt imply??? Possibly quite sure,but what's the problem,who cares anyway,in fact he did a fine and decent performance a high up standard your brand-name,the picture certainly won't disappoint the viewers,delightful action movie!! Resume: First watch: 1989 / How many: 3 / Source: TV-DVD / Rating: 7.25

With the success of "Dirty Harry" in 1971, there were bound to be lots of imitators, and "McQ" is one of them. After his officer best friend is killed, McQ (Wayne) is told by his boss (Eddie Albert) to forget about the murder and let the police investigate. So…McQ resigns from the police force, drives around in a sports car, carries an automatic weapon, and destroys the bad guys in a climatic shootout on a beach. Sound familiar?This ponderous, heavy-handed film tries to turn John Wayne into Dirty Harry, and it doesn't even come close. Wayne tries, but he's way too old for his role. Albert comes off much better as his boss Capt. Kosterman but he can't possibly save this turkey. You might want to watch the movie to see Wayne in his late 60s trying to act half his age, but it just doesn't work. This is one of Duke's late-career misfires.

I have watched this film three times and have always found it entertaining. John Wayne was perhaps slightly too old for the part, however, I thought he did a pretty good job as the Dirty Harry type cop who wants to know why is partner was killed. There are shootings and car chases along with warnings by his immediate boss (played by Eddie Albert)to curb his unconventional ways of policing. Of course, The Duke takes no notice and carries on his investigations in his own style. As many reviewers have stated, a stand out scene features Colleen Dewhurst as a somewhat burnt out ex-girlfriend of his partner. For me, it was an enjoyable and entertaining film.

McQ is somewhat of a change of pace for John Wayne, as he trades in his horse for a Trans Am and plays a Seattle cop looking for the men who gunned down his partner. Wayne brings his trademark style into the role of Lon McQ, a no-nonsense type who is not above smacking around suspects in order to get to the truth. While it's kind of an odd fit, Wayne does deliver a credible performance, and he's assisted by a strong supporting cast, with Diana Muldaur and Colleen Dewhurst delivering standout performances in particular.The plot of McQ is filled with twists and turns, but it's also kind of thin in certain parts. I will say that the cinematography is top-notch, and really gets the most out of its location of Seattle. There are a couple of good chase scenes, which while obviously borrowing from Bullitt and The French Connection, still add quite a bit to the movie as a whole.Overall, while McQ may not be as good as say, Dirty Harry, it's still a good movie which provides a different type of role for one of Hollywood's most legendary actors.