Review of Joe Kidd (1972) by Ryan V — 03 Jul 2014
Clint Eastwood is terse and squinty as the titular hero; a drunkard who gets sucked into a private war between a scummy land baron (Robert Duvall) and a Mexican terrorist/freedom fighter (John Saxon). Kidd is initially convinced to fight for the white people, but he's eventually swayed by their brutal practices as well as the semi-reluctant affections of a damsel in distress (Stella Garcia).
The plot isn't anything to write home about, but director John Sturges handles the cinematography with panache. Coupled with some rock-solid performances, Joe Kidd is worth tracking down should one be fond of traditional Western movies.
This review of Joe Kidd (1972) was written by Ryan V on 03 Jul 2014.
Joe Kidd has generally received mixed reviews.
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