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Old, good Western
"Everything is aging and forgotten, but not
the Wild West"
Films about cowboys and the Wild West was shot no less than popular in the mid-20th-century film noir, or rather the genre of crime drama, which is still famous nowadays and does not lose its popularity.
But no matter how murderous Hitchcock's movies are, and as mysterious as Fincher's, you always want to return to the classic and timeless Western. This genre of cinema is for centuries. An interesting thing is that Western can be hung in various separate genres, and as a result, in addition to cowboys with revolvers, you can notice a criminal, romantic, detective, comedic note and even the taste of a horror movie.
But no matter how murderous Hitchcock's movies are, and as mysterious as Fincher's, you always want to return to the classic and timeless Western. This genre of cinema is for centuries. An interesting thing is that Western can be hung in various separate genres, and as a result, in addition to cowboys with revolvers, you can notice a criminal, romantic, detective, comedic note and even the taste of a horror movie.
You need to start getting acquainted with Western films with classic film adaptations of this direction, namely with the dollar trilogy of Sergio Leone.
Although this spaghetti western refers to films that do not inspire the audience with the realism of what is happening (a lone cowboy rescue people from intruders) but impresses with its epic and dramatic events. No wonder the Leone trilogy is among the top ten films according to IMDb.
The key character of these films should not be forgotten: sir Clint Eastwood, which maximum got accustomed to the role of the passionless cowboy of the Wild West and won the hearts of movie lovers with his acting skills and an expression of alienated carelessness.
The key character of these films should not be forgotten: sir Clint Eastwood, which maximum got accustomed to the role of the passionless cowboy of the Wild West and won the hearts of movie lovers with his acting skills and an expression of alienated carelessness.
"The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"
But, perhaps, it is necessary to stop and mention the best Westerns of American production, as well as to evaluate them by valiant merit.
1960's
1. Sergio Leone's trilogy
«A Fistful of Dollars» (1964), «For a Few Dollars More» (1965), «The Good, the Bad and the Ugly» (1966)
The protagonist of all films is an unnamed wanderer on a horse with an unknown fate. In each of the three films, he appears under a different name.
In the center of the plot of each film is a wandering shooter (Clint Eastwood) and a key problem, the solution of which needs to be found and that is exactly what the protagonist does: the liberation of the village and the inhabitants that the smugglers seized; hunt for bandits of the Wild West; hunt of three wanderers for the hidden Confederate gold.
In the center of the plot of each film is a wandering shooter (Clint Eastwood) and a key problem, the solution of which needs to be found and that is exactly what the protagonist does: the liberation of the village and the inhabitants that the smugglers seized; hunt for bandits of the Wild West; hunt of three wanderers for the hidden Confederate gold.
1990
2. "Dances with Wolves"
7 7 Oscars, Grammys, Golden Globes and many other awards
Sometimes the film's achievements in getting nominations can say a lot for the film itself. This case is not an exception.
The events of the film take their place during the Civil War in the United States. Lieutenant John Dunbar (Kevin Costner) transferred to a new duty station - God-forgotten small fort. It soon turns out that the neighbors in the settlement are the indigenous inhabitants of North America, who are not very happy with the new neighbor. Now, in addition to John's service, his task is to protect his small dwelling from uninvited guests and to prevent the capture of his territory by all means.
The events of the film take their place during the Civil War in the United States. Lieutenant John Dunbar (Kevin Costner) transferred to a new duty station - God-forgotten small fort. It soon turns out that the neighbors in the settlement are the indigenous inhabitants of North America, who are not very happy with the new neighbor. Now, in addition to John's service, his task is to protect his small dwelling from uninvited guests and to prevent the capture of his territory by all means.
The film contains almost all the signs of a classic western: desert, horseback riders, and warring people. Do not expect a gangster shootout and hunting for a criminal for a generous reward. This film is about patriotism, devotion to oneself and mutual understanding between people from different "worlds".
1992
3. "Unforgiven"
In the spotlight:
Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood
By an incredible coincidence, many of the brightest characters of Western cinema are played by Clint Eastwood and he also did not pass by this film.
The film tells the story of William Munny, who in the past was a cold-blooded killer, but currently lives a quiet, calm life alone with his children.
The film tells the story of William Munny, who in the past was a cold-blooded killer, but currently lives a quiet, calm life alone with his children.
William is given the opportunity to get easy money by killing two cowboys who brutally abused the girl. Due to poverty and hopelessness, the main character opens the way to the past: the persecution and murders together with his companion Ned Logan (Morgan Freeman). For former criminals, there is a temptation in the form of considerable reward, as well as the decision of the fate of two criminal offenders.
2007
4. «The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford»
Another type of western noteworthy is a biographical Western about a criminal from the times of the Wild West - Jesse James.
The film tells the story of the criminal life of Jesse and his accomplices whom he does not spare and sees the fun in the killings and robberies. A pleasant combo will surprise the viewer: the incredible transformation of Brad Pitt into a brutal killer and the Oscar-winning game of the admirer of the criminal - Casey Affleck.
The film tells the story of the criminal life of Jesse and his accomplices whom he does not spare and sees the fun in the killings and robberies. A pleasant combo will surprise the viewer: the incredible transformation of Brad Pitt into a brutal killer and the Oscar-winning game of the admirer of the criminal - Casey Affleck.
2015
5. «Bone Tomahawk»
Surprisingly, but Western can also be concurrently a horror movie.
Although, rather an intriguing thriller … but that is if you, of course, are not afraid of the sight of an ancient tribe of the West eating human flesh.
Although, rather an intriguing thriller … but that is if you, of course, are not afraid of the sight of an ancient tribe of the West eating human flesh.
The plot is played around a small settlement of people in the Wild West, with no more than 500 souls. Once, a cannibal tribe, hunting at night, captures 3 hostages whose fate may already be predetermined. A group of 4 men decides to visit the uninhabited wilds of the desert to find prisoners and put an end to "live in fear".
2018
6. «The Sisters Brothers»
A well-thought-out plot, a sense of intrigue while watching and a good cast. What else is needed?
The film tells the story of two brothers. Two, albeit soul mates, but completely different personalities: eager to end with the banditry Eli (John Reilly) and live a calm, peaceful life, and the restless Charlie (Joaquin Phoenix), who could rob and live for himself until the end of his days.
Experienced blood gangsters, who are used to survive in the world by killing, get the task to kill a gold digger who supposedly knows a special, unknown gold mining method.
It turns out that the two brothers are looking for not only a gold miner but also his fellow traveler John Morris (Jake Gyllenhaal), whose purposes to extract gold and base the utopia commune based on the proceeds for ordinary, working people.
Experienced blood gangsters, who are used to survive in the world by killing, get the task to kill a gold digger who supposedly knows a special, unknown gold mining method.
It turns out that the two brothers are looking for not only a gold miner but also his fellow traveler John Morris (Jake Gyllenhaal), whose purposes to extract gold and base the utopia commune based on the proceeds for ordinary, working people.
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