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Superb, comical, action-packed neo-Western
This is a gritty (yet often humorous) European view of the American West - dirty, violent, brutal,the way it really was. Three-way gun fight at the end of the film is totally unique, the sadism of the prison guards taunting the musician-prisoners ("more feeling!") as Tuco is being tortured by the fat sergeant is unforgettable, and the battlefield scene excessive, but enjoyable. But there's plenty of humor(some of which is unintentional) as well; Eli Wallach's grunting, the out of synch dubbing, Tuco not being able to read the word "unknown", and so on. Have seen this film at least twenty times and love it all - Clint's greasy poncho, the minimalist dialogue, the squinting, the Spanish and Italian actors trying to portray us, the repetitive score, Eli running through the cemetery, blinded by greed, as the graves turn into a blur, the vast, empty panoramas, the guns. More enjoyable than the Yojimbo-based "Fistful of Dollars" and its sequel, because it tries to be a "Big" Western, and satirizes the genre at the same time. A nice touch was the casting of Eli as a Mexican bandito (Tuco), a reprise of his role in "Magnificent Seven",(a classic Western) and also pays homage to the banditos in "Treasure of Sierra Madre" (another Western) - "We don't need no stinkin' badges." The casting of Clint was a no-brainer - not only his roles in the previous two "Dollar" films required it, but his credentials as a laconic, squinty-eyed, gun-toting cowboy were impeccable based on his Rowdy Yates role in the T.V. series, "Rawhide." Lee Van Cleef as Setenza is just a terrific stroke of genius - greedy, manipulative, sadistic,traitorous,- you name it; he's baaaaad! The length of the battlefield scene is the only flaw I find with this film. Can't be put in same class as "Shane", "High Noon", or any other so-called Classic Western because it isn't a Western in the same sense. It is one-of-a-kind.

The Good,Bad,Ugly.. the Best!!
Arguably one of the best epic westerns ever made and the ultimate male macho movie. Three men whose lives cross when the search for confederate money leads them through the war torn west of the Amercian Civil War. Clint Eastwood (Blondie/man with no name), Lee Van Cleef (Angel Eyes) and Eli Wallach (Tuco) are the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly respectively, each with their own agenda to get to a cemetary and a certain grave holding dirty loot. Sergio Leone's direction can be compared to the european comics of the time in which the movie screen, like comic strip panels, have close-ups of the characters with sweeping backgrounds. The DVD widescreen format restores Leone's great camera work and sense of composition. When shown on regular tv, the viewer gets an old or bad print of the film in pan and scan format and all that great compostion is lost. The score and theme song by Ennio Morricone is legendary and familiar and the characters are sweaty, dirty, and real. Its amazing that the story takes place in the American Civil War west, but it was actually filmed in the deserts of Spain. Clint Eastwood's man with no name is as cool and macho as ever, but Eli Wallach's role as the wanted bandit, "Tuco" is the standout character and he should have won an Oscar for that performance. The DVD has a trailer and interesting liner notes, but one wishes an actor or director commentary. Perhaps a special edition DVD will someday be released. Note: Classic Line(s) - "If you have to shoot..shoot! Don't talk!" and "When your hanging on that rope, you can feel the devil biting your a--!"

A Great Movie, Not Just a Western
I watched this movie about 20 years ago and I've seen it a few times since. It never fails to capture my attention. It's not what I consider a true "western" movie such as High Noon or Shane. It is a western in the fact it is dated in the Civil War era. Having said that, it is a great movie of epic proportions. I'm sure that Sergio Leone used all of his budget to make this movie as it is a huge venture with many locations, extras and all the gadgetry available to him. Lee Van Cleef is very good as the "bad guy", Clint Eastwood is good as the "good guy" but, Eli Wallach is outstanding as the "ugly guy". The movie is fast paced from start to finish except for the battle scene which is still gripping. Any movie goer that has seen the last 40 minutes of this movie can not say that they weren't enthralled while watching. From Tuco running through the cemetary accompanied by the outstanding score to the almost chilling 3-way showdown at the end is something that had never been on film before and rarely seen since. People compare this Eastwood movie to a John Wayne movie but, that can't be done. When you have great roles to play, the actors are almost inconsequential. The Duke was one of the great western actors and he would've loved to get this role. One of the best ever made. There is nothing Ugly about this great film.

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