Review of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) by Four Star F — 06 Feb 2013
Starring Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, and Eli Wallach as the title characters, this is a memorable Spaghetti western. Angel Eyes (Cleef) is on the prowl for a man who stole some gold. Meanwhile Tuco (Wallach) is on the run until three bounty hunters confront him.
However, Blondie (Eastwood) is the one who turns him in and then helps Tuco escape after he picks up the reward. Finally, the two accomplices split up on bad terms. The next time Tuco turns the tables capturing Blondie and marching him through the desert.
While on their journey they learn where the gold is hidden. First they have run ins with Angel Eyes an the Union and then they got caught up in a Civil War skirmish. The two of them endure it all and go to the cemetary where the gold is.
There they have the final showdown with Angel Eyes. This film is great because it is exciting, features an iconic score, and it has great cinematography that is a trademark of Sergio Leone. An Italian western may seem strange but Leone somehow makes it work.
This review of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) was written by Four Star F on 06 Feb 2013.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly has generally received very positive reviews.
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