Review of Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974) by Marrick A — 26 Apr 2012
Sam Peckinpah made some amazing films throughout his career and until now this was one of only a few that I hadn't seen. I just watched it and there's no doubt in my mind that its the best he ever made.
Wow, what a powerhouse. The entire movie plays on a simple premise; 'Bring Me The Head Of Alfredo Garcia'. From there the movie becomes a road movie and something of a character study. Warren Oats plays a man who is paid to retrieve the head of Mr Garcia.
He doesn't know why the head is wanted (the audience does though) and he's simply in it for the money. As the film moves along it becomes clear to him that this simple task pays a very large price.
Its a really gritty and macabre movie and I kept thinking to myself that this is the kind of movie the Coen Brothers would make. Despite being made in 1974, this movie brands an R rating that is still very apt.
A great film.
This review of Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974) was written by Marrick A on 26 Apr 2012.
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia has generally received very positive reviews.
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