Review of High Plains Drifter (1973) by Zack B — 29 May 2010

I love Eastwood westerns. And this is definitely one of his bests. Many.

Fans and even Eastwood himself have pointed at this story being a.

Supernatural tale. About a dead man returning for some unfinished.

Business. Whether that be the case or not, I simply view this as a.

Vengeance tale of a man who wants payback from the men who killed him,.

And the town that let it happen.

This was also the funniest and in ways darkest westerns starring Clint.

Eastwood rapes women on two different occasions (although it should be.

Noted that clues pointed to them being consensual.) The role of the.

Dwarf Billy Curtis as the appointed sheriff was hilarious, as was the.

Town in general. The aspect that makes this movie so great is the.

Story's formula. You become so accustomed to Clint saving a town, you.

Can't help but laugh.

The town's sets were sort of a let down. They seemed like they were.

Just that, sets. Made by carpenters a week before filming. Other than.

That it's hard to find anything wrong with this film.

This is a notch below some of Clint Eastwood's more notable westerns,.

But is the best of his "second tier." Although it may only appeal to.

Eastwood fans, "Drifter" is a great movie that really makes you.

Appreciate Westerns in general. I highly recommend you watch some of.

Clint's other westerns to truly appreciate "High Plains Drifter.".