A movie from Clint Eastowood is always a guarantee of quality, and this film is not the exception; a profound story of a man raised to old teaching and now dealing with problems with a consistent script and performances at the height of a iconic director and actor that shows us that there is still true quality on the cinema of hollywood outside of the generic garbage of super heroes and the excesive use of CGI.
WTF was that script?? None of the characters spoke or behaved like real human beings. And the plot conveniences... omg...
I stuck it out for Clint but I was not rewarded. meh.
Had high expectations but it was a big let down. Weak plot, cartoonish acting by all other actors, underwhelming ending. This is one to forget...
“This macho thing is overrated. Just people trying to show that they've got grit. That's about all they end up with. It's like anything else in life: you think you got all the answers, then you realize, as you get older, you don't have any of them.”
Clint Eastwood, man what a legend. My respect for this man hasn’t faded.
What’s even more impressive is that at the age of 91 he’s still acting and making movies, which is really inspiring.
Also, the fact that 90-year-old Eastwood starred/directed a movie during the global pandemic, where he was the most vulnerable, it’s kind of mind blowing and it's something that I can't get pass.
Now for the movie itself, it’s an uneven road trip movie that’s more aimed for an older demographic. I don’t know how to describe it, but everything felt stilted in terms of pace and the film making. The movie also has some questionable scene transitions, such as cutting to ‘one year later’, which made the previous scenes seem unnecessary.
Even then, Clint Eastwood is still charming, and he made me smile at times. Also, the movie looked beautiful.
Although, from how I see things, Eastwood is “the last cowboy” in cinema. From Sergio Leone till now. This movie reflects on that deeply in every visual. His character Mike is past his prime; where horse riding and the inner grit of the west has become a distant memory as the modern age comes creeping in. But of course, in the end he is the hero, like he always has been.
I am a huge fan of Clint for about 40 years now. I don't know how many movies he's still gonna be able to make at age 91 so I will cherish each and every one of them.
The great thing about his late movies is if you're willing to invest into them you will be able to find something.
A shadow of the narrative talent of Clint Eastwood, connected with films like "The Mule" (2018) and "Gran Torino" (2008) but far from its virtues. Despite the participation of screenwriter Nick Schenk, there is a certain laziness in the adaptation of the novel, which does not even adapt the age of the character to that of the actor. A minor film for the end of a directing career that has some masterpieces, a swan song that is viewed with more sympathy than interest.
Western flan: soft, no edges, and with an aftertaste of over-sweetened BBQ sauce.
In this tale of an old cowboy who has to get a teenager from Mexico into Texas for a friend, there is no villain, every conflict is resolved easily in under 2 minutes, and there's more of an arc in the relationship between Clint and a rooster than the boy he's befriended.
I honestly believe Clint Eastwood (who once called me a pussy) is trying to do better as regards his far right / pro Trump past, but 1) he doesn't seem capable of making a technically good film without resorting to guy macho ideals and 2) I don't forget or forgive that quickly.
What size of an ego does an actor need to have taken this excruciatingly embarrassing role??? A shuffling 91 year old geriatric. We are HUGE Eastwood fans but this was awful. How realistic is it that a 91 year old (RANCH HAND no less!) is sent by his boss to kidnap the boss’ son from the wicked gang member surrounded mother. Ridiculous.
A mid Clint Eastwood flick.
'Cry Macho' is passable, I had a fine time with it as I got suitable enjoyment. I wasn't overly invested but I don't have any noteworthy issues either. It narrowly gets a 7/10 rating from yours truly.
At the age of 91, Eastwood is still acting, directing and producing movies - you gotta admire his longevity! He remains entertaining to watch, having come a long way since that debuting (uncredited) role in 1955's 'Revenge of the Creature'. There isn't much to note about the cast behind the lead, though Eduardo Minett and Natalia Traven are alright.
I have nothing else to say. It's a satisfactory film.
Cliche. Yet another movie about the "superior" old white man telling a minority kid how to be a man, like old white men have the lockdown on how to be good men. If Eastwood were actually a good man, he'd make movies without shitty stereotypes.
Retire old man. You're ruining your legacy.
I was waiting for that breakout moment when the movie pulls you in, it never happened.
The kid can't act. Watching Clint as a cowboy again, was like watching my grandfather in his last days.:pensive: 5/10
Watched it until the car got stolen, like you don’t hear the other car coming? After that i went on my phone
I really wanted to like it, but damn it was just soooo boring. I make it just over an hour, and bailed.
Typical Clint movie. intelligently done although there were some bad acting all in all great movie.
Guess it´s time to CGI Clint a bit if he´s gonna keep acting.
I love Clint, but that was a bad movie. He was his charming self as usual but the plot, acting and screenplay were just terrible. Lazy writing too, but I guess that’s to be expected given his age.
Although it did teach me that a rooster is the best defence against a guy with a gun.
This might not be Eastwood's best film but he's still on fine form as the aging horse breeder who takes on an unusual mission. The screenplay is a little weak and not always eventful but the actor's charisma carries the movie through the occasional narrative lulls.
A man of steel and velvet.
Shout by FrostyCold1212BlockedParent2021-10-25T04:07:44Z
Ouch! 4/10. If you don't ever watch ths movie, nothing lost.