Review of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) by Eric M — 16 Jan 2015
Though it occasionally is uneven, and a bit overlong, "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" is a fascinating film. It often feels more like a bleak and darkly comedic meditation on the selfish depravity of mankind than a Western, with iconic, mysterious characters, and subtle bits of dialogue and cinematography that hint at profound themes far beyond the simple plot.
Clint Eastwood is terrific, but "Tuco" and "The Bad" are both fascinating as well. A bit tighter editing could have done this film better, but its good bits (the graveyard in particular) are so good, and the score by Ennio Morricone so enrapturing, that the film can't be dragged down too much by a few dull scenes here and there.
Some of the most intense staring in movie history makes for quite the romp in the West.
This review of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) was written by Eric M on 16 Jan 2015.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly has generally received very positive reviews.
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