One of a few films I can watch over and over again
After listening to the incredible soundtrack (again) today, I thoght to myself: I've got to watch this!
So finally ... I'll now watch the IMDb TOP 250's No. 5 - which is on my watchlist for years :)
I'll let you know how it was.
Best movie of all time
I've never been a big fan of Westernsbut "The Good The Bad and The Ugly" is one of the exceptions. The film is definitely a work of art; Leone merges panoramic shots and stunning stills. It’s brutal and funny at the same time and the personal war between Wallach's Tuco and Eastwood's Blondie is the highlight. I don't think its possible to find a cooler customer than Eastwood's role in this movie. Another appealing aspect is there really isn't a clear cut "good guy" or bad guy for that matter. The movie does plod along a bit in spots which is it's only real drawback. This is an absolute must see for fans of Westerns and required viewing for movie history buffs.
Very good no doubt about it, even if I feel it's an odd fitting third installment of the Dollars trilogy.
In case this review sounds negative at any point, I wanna explicitly state for the avoidance of any doubt that 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' is very good! Any cons noted are relative.
I just feel like it's a drop-off from the brilliant double of 'A Fistful of Dollars' and 'For a Few Dollars More'. The near 3hr run time is one of the reasons, though the pacing is actually pretty good in fairness. I guess it's more so the plot, which is filled with an American Civil War setting which I didn't feel matched the characters.
The man in the middle/bounty hunting aspects of the original two films are perfect for the characters of Clint Eastwood & Co., whereas them tagging along for the war just felt odd; the story didn't feel as raw or volatile to me.
As stated, it's still - on its own merits - an entertaining western. Eastwood remains quality, while Lee Van Cleef and Eli Wallach are extremely worthy onscreen counterparts. I will say Van Cleef feels forgotten about, probably just by me, towards the end until he magically reappears. Still, as a trio they are really enjoyable. The plot away from the war is properly fun, much more in keeping to what I was expecting. The score is also awesome, yet again.
Minus the ACW and a shorter run time and I'd probably be classing this as great as AFOD and FAFDM. It's still very good though, which I evidently want to stress, and I'd definitely revisit it.
watched: "Extended English-language version".
Even though this version is the same as the original Italian release (177 minutes), but seemingly the US shortened run time is considered the true incarnation? Odd.
Story: 8...some of the Civil War stuff brought it down slight. I think Leone could've cut 15-20 minutes and it'd be perfect
Script: 8
Performances: 9...if only it weren't for the tragic dubbing in some spots. But each of the mains is incredible.
Misc.: 10...amazing camerawork, close-ups, scenery, and one of the best scores of all time.
Influence: 10...how many films tried to copy so many parts of this movie? 1000? More?
Overall: 9
"when you have to shoot, shoot... don't talk"
The King of westerns; iconic in acting, directing, cinematography & music. Goes on for a while but is extremely compelling, gritty & funny. The story twists & turns before the legendary final showdown. It's a masterpiece in every possible way; a must-see for everyone!
My favorite film of all time. I have no idea how many times I have seen it, but it's many. Those three hours just flies by in seemingly no time at all. I just finished watching the restored "Mondo-version" and it's stellar. I imagine that this is what this film is supposed to look like. Sadly, I have never gotten the opportunity to watch it on a big screen...
Clint Eastwood is perfectly stoic and subtle, relying more on facial expressions than words. Eli Wallach is funny and uses his fantastic body language, along with some great one-liners. And Lee van Cleef with those eyes - I can see why Sergio wanted to work with him - since "his eyes pierce holes in the screen".
Sergios uses of long takes, wide shots and extreme close-ups are a thing of wonder. He is my favorite director ever and in my opinion never made a bad - or even mediocre film. Of course his films are so great much because of the work of Ennio Morricone. You only need to hum two notes from this movie and everybody knows which movie you are referring to. That is magic. Tragic that he never won an Oscar beacuse of that mix up after "Once Upon a Time in America". And it was a crime that Sergio Leone never even got a nomination in his lifetime.
The Dollars trilogy by Sergio Leone
A Fistful of Dollars - Part 1
For a Few Dollars More- Part 2
The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly - Part 3
On my journey to IMDB top 250. I had heard about this and finally got around to see this. The movie has a lot of charisma. I wanted to be both the Blondie, naturally being the Good; and even Angel Eyes, such a charismatic yet dishonorable bad guy.
The movie makes statement about the wars in general showing glimpses of the the civil war. It comes as an important plot point as well.
In 2023, the movie is still enjoyable. I cringed at how thick the plot armour for Blondie was, but once you accept that time period and nature of heroes, it's not hard to accept after.
This movie is damn good. The story, camera work, the iconic music, the cast and everything. Some moments there are so mesmerizing tears came to my eyes. Truly a heart touching masterpiece.
The score of this movie is just incredible !
I don't get it, i think a bit before my time. The plot was too predictable with some (seemingly unnecessary, inconsequential and boring) additions to the straightforward plot line of finding money in a grave. The ending was obvious after he hanged Tuco on the rope. Thoroughly bored. Maybe I'm watching something else but i just don't understand the 8.8 rating and rave reviews by critics and audiences alike.
Another classic that I can cross off my list. I'm not a big Western-guy, but this was entertaining. And the music, oh my goodness! It could be a bit shorter in my opinion and I don't know what happened with the the syncing of the audio at times, but I can forgive it for that because of its age.
Pretty damn impressive but what was up with the audio not being matched to mouths much?
A great soundtrack, epic gunslingers duels and unforgettable one-liners... what more could you want? :)
When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk.
This was an entertaining movie. I frankly didn’t watch much of these, I also am not a fan of it particularly, but this movie was pretty entertaining. Apparently it was an influence for a lot of movies afterwards, and it was visible, as the movie really had its trademarks in terms of shot composition and camera work. Lots of face/eye shots, large usage of repeating shots to build anticipation, and a huge focus on getting the intent of characters across through their eyes. Sometimes it certainly felt overdone, but it had some style to it, can’t deny that. I think it felt exactly stylish too because it took these traits to the maximum. The main characters were pretty solid, I like the relationship between Tuco and Blondie. They certainly can get along and they have common goals and enemies, but in the end they are fated to always be a bit of a tense couple, with Tuco always trying to deceive Blondie. The acting was also pretty solid throughout the movie. I’ve only seen Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino and this movie, but I already wonder if the man can act differently than being a cool guy with the typical Eastwood expression. I mean, not that he’s a bad actor, he gets it across well, but it does feel like he found his type of character and he sticks with it. The movie also had some fun and goofy moments, while balancing the brutal reality of the western, and given its length, I have to give credit that I for the most part really was not bored, and also chuckled often as the sudden punch lines weren’t bad at all. Props for this movie to be a really long western where I was well entertained.
Rating: 7.5/10
It is by no means a masterpiece. It is an honorable mention. Most westerns are boring, but in the eyes of critics, this masterpiece starring Clint Eastwood is a masterpiece of the western, calculated from beginning to end. It is a little disappointing, however, that it is unnecessarily long. The story is also conventional, but the film's influence is simply astonishing, considering that since its release in 1966, many westerns, and even Hollywood blockbusters, have used it as a model. And why is it that the visual beauty and power of Westerns, which are closely fused with music, are still so popular today, even though they have faded with the times?
Clint Eastwood, who plays the lead role, has few lines, but he has all the elements of a cool, intelligent, and good-looking gunfighter. And Sergio Leone, while not quite top-notch, still manages to make this an important and enduringly popular entry in the history of the Western.
Are we not going to talk about whatever bizarre thing is going on with the film description and listed cast for this movie page or
The film is an international co-production between Italy, West Germany, and Spain. It is part of the "Dollars Trilogy", or the "Man with No Name Trilogy".
A Fistful Of Dollars; Per un pugno di dollari (1964) https://trakt.tv/movies/a-fistful-of-dollars-1964
For a Few Dollars More; Per qualche dollaro in più(1965) https://trakt.tv/movies/for-a-few-dollars-more-1965
The Good The Bad And The Ugly; Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo (1966) https://trakt.tv/movies/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-1966
Love the camera work of this movie…
“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” is the film that takes Sergio Leone’s personal take on westerns to the extremes. It might not be his most mature, but is hands down the most memorable.
The meticulous rhythm created by alternating lengthy long shots and close-ups, the operatic feel of Ennio Morricone’s score, the emphasis on evocative landscapes: Sergio Leone’s cinematography tricks manage to build tension from very little and turn anything into epic proportions. All things that would become the norm for western and action films in general, but that still feel fresh if you are in the right mood for it (the slow pace is definitely not for everyone).
Unlike classic westerns, there is no clear separation between good and evil, to the point that the Good is more of an asshole, the Bad could be worse, and the Ugly…well, he is ugly, but also quite a memorable character in his annoying exuberance. The typical tongue-in-cheek, sarcastic tone of Spaghetti Western manages to keep the tone light and entertaining despite the cynical and nihilistic worldview.
The plot is a bit naive and out of focus mainly due to its episodic structure, but the script works thanks to the black humor, the memorable punch lines, and a long list of iconic moments. It gets a bit boring in the middle, but I am not sure I would cut any of the scenes. One of the few examples where style over substance can also be entertainment.
The high point of the Spaghetti Western sub-genre, Sergio Leone's dubiously-titled masterpiece is a living, breathing encapsulation of everything that made its peers so notorious. Whether you're after atmosphere as thick as smoke, tight-lipped anti-heroes, charmingly bad audio dubs or a cast of thousands, this grand adventure delivers in spades.
With a run time of just under three hours, it should go without saying that the narrative sprawls at times, yet expert cinematography, intriguingly era-authentic landscapes, a variety of fresh, varied locations and rich characterization keep the picture from stagnating even when it's been ten minutes since the last line of dialog. Naturally, Leone regulars Clint Eastwood and Lee Van Cleef bring the goods as remotely feuding foils with a penchant for sharp, icy glares; though I preferred their dynamic in the preceding For a Few Dollars More, the two make for a stunning combination whenever they share the screen and it's a shame this marks the end of that brief partnership. It's a terrific picture if you've got the time to really pore over it, but works equally as well as simple background noise.
CONGRATULATIONS COJOJONUDA TEH BEST OF CLEAN EASTWOOD
Not my kind of movie, but it's great.
Red Dead Redemption 2 brought me here and made a fan of western movies!
A good, bad and ugly western drama.
What. A. Masterpiece. Everything in this film is brilliant: the story, the characters, the director- Three hours of film that give you the impression that it lasts a lot less as it entertains you. And for the first time, a soundtrack makes me love a movie even more: The Ecstasy of Gold is a true masterpiece of the music and I do nothing but listen to it every single day. The scene of the Ugly that runs with this music in the background is brilliant. A guy who runs has been made epic by the winning combination Leone-Morricone and of course with the captivating facial expression of Wallach. The best of the Dollars Trilogy, a masterpiece in every way.
It is too long a movie. On the other hand, it seems to me very hyperbolic how to speak of honor
It's long and slow at times but the ending is worth it. The score is just so iconic. The editing and camerawork is amazing. I'm not a big fan of westerns but I need to check more out after going through this dollars trilogy.
one of the greatest movies made, by the way does anyone have any UnCut versions (177 mins)...
This movie is hypnotic. It's operatic. It's sad. It's funny. It's gritty. It's violent. It's art. It's action. It's pure entertainment.
As I expected, this is overrated. Involuntarily funny "action" scenes; too long for the thin plot.
The suspense and the sound in a lot of the scenes was very nice, all that face close-up camera work was just too much.
To think that the people are watching this in an extended cut (I saw theatrical cut) and still praise it, omg...
I love Clint Eastwood. I could spend hours watching him calmly duelling bad guys.
This cult western featuring Clint Eastwood was nothing for me: I found it too slow-paced and boring because let's be honest, not very much is happening here. And since neither the camera work did not impress nor the acting or anything else that can make a movie worth watching, I won't watch this one again.
Cinema Paco. Image 3.25, sound 3 Has been fine, do not make long his 3 hours. The best in the trilogy
Review by BenVIP OG 13BlockedParent2012-12-28T23:45:20Z
So I watched this 2 weeks ago and I'm still stunned by it.
It really deserves to be in IMDb's Top 10!
During the first half I thought "Hmm just as simple as that - this won't be in my top 10".
But then the shoe was on the other foot & then it turned again, and then again, ... and the ending was a bit different as I thought which I really liked :)
I loved the camera work - there were little moments of ego-perspective and sometimes the camera was placed little beside & above an arm holdig a gun pointing at the rival - which was perfect. Considering this was made in 1967 blows my mind - proof what a great director Sergio Leone was!
It's written pretty damn good, even that in the first 10 minutes nobody said a word ^^
It was all just eyes & footsteps, eyes & footsteps :D
It actually felt like a Quentin Tarantino production - I am very certain that his works were inspired by this!
There are just a few movies that didn't let me go afterwards & this is one of them.
I was whistling the soundtrack for days :)
So to all the 186 trakt users who have this on the watchlist I say:
Go for it - it's awesome!