Review of Joe Kidd (1972) by Jim F — 17 Oct 2016
Eastwood Ultimatum. Setting is really interesting, but overall too simple and shallow. Because of the lack of clear catharsis for the protagonist (like revenge, as in all the westerns by Eastwood himself), it does not give you much emotional fulfillment at last.
Eastwood character is, thus, simple, and this film's just like one of Dirty Harry series. I wish Eastwood was going to direct this one too, then it could've been really different and a lot deeper (even though Sturges is the right choice for making this film as it is).
This review of Joe Kidd (1972) was written by Jim F on 17 Oct 2016.
Joe Kidd has generally received mixed reviews.
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