Review of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) by John S — 16 Sep 2012
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly is the quintessential spaghetti western. It epitomizes the perfection of the elements that Leone popularized. It is a very intelligent, polished, and complex western although it doesn't quite reach the scope of Once Upon A Time in the West, which may be Leone's opus. The two are so close and so astounding in different ways (and also similar ways) that it's very difficult to discern between the better film.
The beauty of the film is how it's glorious style makes it one of the coolest films you'll see. The brilliant imagery, the orgasmic score, and the stupendous performances all make GBU a superbly stylish film, in a way few films have ever accomplished. The spellbindingly complex characters enhance the experience exponentially, bringing out the film's intelligence and sophistication. What's truly remarkable about this film is the final standoff, which is one of the most stunning moments I've ever seen.
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly deserves a place among the greatest westerns ever made and even among the greatest film ever made. It personifies the perfection of a genre and of an era.
This review of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) was written by John S on 16 Sep 2012.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly has generally received very positive reviews.
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