Review of Two Mules for Sister Sara (1970) by Tibor B — 24 Jan 2013

Once upon a time of a French intervention in Mexico, a red-headed American nun named Sister Sara (Shirley MacLaine) was traveling to help the people of Mexico. On her way to a village, she is attacked but saved by a drifting gunman, Hogan (Clint Eastwood).

He too is out to help, but has something else on his mind. The two are then twined together into a dangerous journey facing rattlesnakes, hot weather, French patrol, rogue Mexican bandits, Yaqui Indians, whiskey, and each other.

Yet, the two have chemistry, but cannot stand each other like a regular couple when it comes to decisions. For a nun, Sara can drink and smoke enough to outdo Hogan. Yet, that does not deter him trying from getting close to her.

Will they make it out alive or be fried? Yes, this story is a film under the titled for Two Mules of Sister Sara in one of many western films of the 60s and 70s. However, it is nonetheless very entertaining film.

There are explosions, shootings, and battles in the film. It also brings a little insight of the French intervention of Mexico which not a lot people know. It happened between 1862 to 1867. One of the battles would later become a holiday known as Cinco de Mayo, fifth of May, which is celebrated in the US and maybe parts in Mexico.

However, it is not the end from there since there is one person it went through. It received mostly positive reviews among critics and audiences. However, it needed to go through one sleazy person in Bakersfield.

Did he liked it? Yes he did for the action and amusing pair. Director Don Siegel delivers an entertainment film enough to satisfied in what was an overstuffed genre in an era. Also to not, the film is formulaic, but never dull or painful.

Music is by Ennio Morricone which means the theme is great as always. Action is well done leaving the film pretty good, so give Sister Sara her two and she will be on her way.