Review of Shalako (1968) by Jason G — 08 Mar 2008

I finally saw this oldie for the first time a few years ago - and ever since, one thing continues to trouble me about 'Shalako'.

Why does everyone - from authors of several movie-books I've read to my fellow Facebook reviewers here - continue to put this movie down?

I thoroughly enjoyed 'Shalako'. It's a fun '60s Western with a story that's a little different, some great scenery, and - most of all - an amazing cast.

There's even a great theme-song which is now stuck in my head as I type this, and even some moments that are quite powerful (the death-scene of one of the major characters has haunted me ever since).

Although by no means a classic, 'Shalako' is unjustly maligned.