The Take
McLintock! is worth watching. The Slop Score is 19.
This 1963 Western turns The Taming of the Shrew into a cattle-drive comedy with real dust, practical brawls, and Wayne-O'Hara chemistry that still lands. Family duty and romance get straight respect while the humor stays harmless even when dated.
The Verdict
Old-school Wayne brawler with zero modern rot. Practical dust beats any committee remake. Slop Score 19.
Watch it.
Common Questions
Is McLintock! woke?
No. Story and brawls come first, no lectures attached.
What is McLintock! about?
A cattle baron and his estranged wife clash in a Shrew-style Western romp.
Does McLintock! hold up today?
Yes. The stunts and chemistry still play while the dated bits stay light.
