... Blondie (The Good) is a gunman who likes to keep on the straight and narrow as much as possible. Angel Eyes (The Bad) is a professional hitman will kill anyone so long as he receives payment. Tuco (The Ugly) is an outlaw who just wants to make a fortune. Then Blondie and Tuco come across news ... Read review
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gave us Fast Food and the Fast Buck make a decent Fast Car? In fact, can they make any decent cars at all?In my quest, I pitch the best of the West against Europe's finest. The Stig's along for the ride too as we put the BMW Z4M head to head with the mighty Dodge Viper SRT 10. And the little Lotus Exige against a turned Mustang.I also put the 200mph Corvette ZO6 through its paces alongside the Cadillac XLRV, the Ford GT and its topless cousin, the GT X1.And then we find out what would happen in a car chase if a big American police cruiser were to set off in pursuit of an Ariel Atom. (This bit's quite short!).There's science too, as I flood an old Jaguar and a Lincoln with water, tear drop Buicks into little pieces ... race a Mustang horse against a Mustang car ... and use high explosives to make my very own Star Spangled Banger. Oh, and we discover what happens if you fill Toyota's green machine, the Prius, with a special kind of lead ... bullets.Have a Nice Day ...Jeremy ClarksonThis DVD Includes: More Car, Less Music Soundtrack.
Production Year: 1965 - Westerns - Director: Sergio Leone - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, Klaus Kinski, Mario Brega, Gian Maria Volonte, Mara Krup, Luigi Pistilli
Advantages: Beautifully made, good performances Disadvantages: Actors speak their own languages, so lip synching poor
...who likes to keep on the straight and narrow as much as possible. Angel Eyes (The Bad) is a professional hitman will kill anyone so long as he receives payment. Tuco (The Ugly) is an outlaw who just wants to make a fortune. Then Blondie and Tuco come across news that there is a large sum of money buried in a graveyard. Blondie knows the name of the grave; Tuco knows the name of the cemetery - so both are determined to keep the other alive in order ... ...about the money - and decides to follow the other two in order to find the fortune for himself. Will they find a way to share? Or are two of the three destined to die?
Westerns are very far from being the type of film that I enjoy. However, I like to challenge myself every now and again by watching something outside of my comfort zone. In addition, I was intrigued to find out a bit about the background to spaghetti westerns directed ... more
During America's Civil War, three men are making their living by any means possible. Blondie (The Good) is a gunman who likes to keep on the straight and narrow as much as possible. Angel Eyes (The Bad) is a professional hitman will kill anyone so long as he receives payment. Tuco (The Ugly) is an outlaw who just wants to make a fortune. Then Blondie and Tuco come across news that there is a large sum of money buried in a graveyard. Blondie knows the name of the grave; Tuco knows the name of the cemetery - so both are determined to keep the other alive in order to get to the money. Then Angel Eyes finds out about the money - and decides to follow the other two in order to find the fortune for himself. Will they find a way to share? Or are two of the three destined to die?
Westerns are very far from being the type of film that I enjoy. However, I like to challenge myself every now and again by watching something outside of my comfort zone. In addition, I was intrigued to find out a bit about the background to spaghetti westerns directed by Italian director Sergio Leone, of which this is one. So The Good, The Bad and The Ugly was filmed in Spain, by an Italian director with a cast of international actors and yet is supposedly based in the American Old West. On top of that. Sergio Leone's work was apparently influenced by Japanese director, Akira Kurosawa - certainly the first film in the Dollars trilogy was legally challanged by the Japanese director for being very similar to his own film, Yojimbo. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly is the third film in the Dollars trilogy; the first being A Fistful of Dollars, the second, For a Few Dollars More. (Facts in this paragraph are taken from Wikipedia).
As Blondie, Angel Eyes and Tuco all pretty much share the top billing for this film, it is hard to claim that one is better than the others. However, I think Lee Van Cleef, who plays Angel Eyes, probably gives the best performance as far as I'm concerned - simply because everything about him just screams evil. The amazing thing is that he doesn't even speak all that much - most of his evil comes from his facial expressions - and of course, the fact that he has a tendency to shoot everyone he meets without a second thought. The only thing missing for me was a little more background to his character - but as the film is quite long enough as it is, it is perhaps just as well that the film wasn't dragged out any longer. Not being a fan of Westerns, I'm not really that familiar with Van Cleef's past roles, but I'm looking forward to seeing him in A Few Dollars More, the second in the trilogy.
Blondie is played by Clint Eastwood. Probably the only reason that Van Cleef stood out more than Eastwood for me is that I've seen the latter in roles like this time and time again, and, although it is an outstanding performance, it just didn't feel that fresh to me. Obviously, for people watching when the film first came out in 1966, this wouldn't have been the case (although Eastwood did appear in both A Fistful of Dollars and For a Few Dollars More), but for me, he didn't exceed the high expectations I already have of his acting. Nevertheless, it was good to see him looking so much younger and marginally less craggy. And there was a gentle hint of humour in his performance, which Van Cleef didn't have, and was good to see - he didn't exactly crack a smile, but the humour was there all the same.
Eli Wallach plays Tuco in another performance that is just outstanding. Tuco, The Ugly, is not a very nice man. Howevever, whereas Angel Eyes is just plain nasty, Tuco is a bit of a clown and is a lot more likeable for it. He has some of the best lines in the film too - my favourite scene involving him is where he is in the bath and an enemy suddenly appears, gun in hand, ready to shoot him, taking the time to tell him so. Quick as a flash, Tuco pulls his own gun out of the bath, shoots the guy and says: "When you have to shoot, shoot, don't talk!". There is no doubt that the man is untrustworthy; nevertheless, I found myself half hoping that he would last out until the end just because he is so cheeky.
Visually, this is a very attractive film. The set looks exactly as you would expect the Wild West to look, despite the fact that it is actually Spain, and Sergio Leone makes the most of the barren landscape with some sweeping shocks that are strangely beautiful - although living there must be a nightmare. What I liked most about the visuals though is Leone's emphasis on faces. The camera is forever zooming in on people's faces and lingering there - and not just the main characters - highlighting wrinkles, warts and all. The way that it is done almost gives a glimpse into the characters' souls and I found myself glued to the screen, even when the character in question was doing nothing but staring straight ahead.
There is a huge amount of violence in the film; in fact, there is little other than violence. The only women that appear in the film are on-screen for no more than a minute, so there isn't even any respite in a little bit of romance. People are shot, beaten around the head, hung and left to die in the noonday sun. However, the camera doesn't dwell on any of the dead and their injuries, so it isn't as graphic as it could have been. The only moment that made me cringe was Blondie's badly blistered and sun-burned face - this looked incredibly realistic and very very painful.
A lot of people talk about the final scenes in this film and how stunning they are. I'm not usually that impressed by hype, but I have to admit, they are amazing - not just because of what happens, but because of the way that it is filmed. I would never have thought of watching a Western as a thing of beauty, but actually, it really is a work of art. And there isn't much hope of trying to guess who, if anyone, is going to get away with the money - it is anyone's game until right at the end. Even then there is a twist in the tale that I didn't quite see coming.
There are a couple of things that had a slight impact on my enjoyment of the film. First of all, all the actors spoke in their own language and were dubbed, depending on where the film was shown - so for the English language version, the three main characters are speaking English, but many of their co-stars are speaking Italian or whatever. This means that much of their lip movements are out of synch. Even the main characters lips are slightly out of kilter. Thankfully, this isn't a dialogue-based film, so it didn't really matter all that much - plus, the main focus is on the three English speakers. The fact that the film is three hours long is another factor that needs to be considered. I watched it on DVD (although I bet it is fantastic on the big screen) and was able to stop for breaks every now and again - thank goodness.
I don't usually notice the music scores to films. However, it would be hard not to notice this one, just because the music is so very familiar. Composed by Ennio Morricone, I should think that there are very few people, and that includes the younger generation, who would not at least recognise the music. It is very distinctive, not just because of the tune, but because of the special effects that Morricone used to help make the music fit the actions - these include gunfire at one point, also whistling and vocal effects. I'm not sure I would want to own a copy of the soundtrack, but it certainly fits the film brilliantly.
My version of the DVD is the special edition, which comes with a whole disc full of special features. The majority of them are documentaries on the film, the director, the Civil War backdrop and the reconstruction of the film. All of them are really interesting. I particularly enjoyed hearing Clint Eastwood and Eli Wallach's take on making the film; it is just a shame that Sergio Leone and Lee Van Cleef are long dead and cannot comment. I also enjoyed hearing from the man who was tasked with ensuring that the speech patterns were as well-synched as they could be. There are some features that focus on specific scenes in the film - these were really fillers for me, although I can understand that huge fans of the film would find them interesting. Then there are a couple of features on the music score by Morricone and his collaboration with Leone. Finally, there is a trailer and a photo gallery.
A word on the quality of the film. It is outstanding. One of the special features mentions the work that went into remastering the film - it is so good that it makes the film look as if it were made recently, never mind 1966. The colours are crisp and the shots are clear as anything. So don't let the date of the film put you off watching.
Overall, I was really impressed with this film. I don't think it has entirely convinced me that my new favourite genre is going to be Westerns, but I will certainly be less apprehensive about watching a Western in future. I already have the first two films in the Dollars trilogy to watch - I watched them out of order because I understand the stories are completely separate - and am looking forward to seeing them. Obviously, if you don't like violence, you won't enjoy this, but if you like to watch well-made films, you can't go wrong here - considering it was made in 1966, the film looks incredibly fresh. Just be prepared for a long film. Recommended.
Advantages: Well written, well acted, incredible finale Disadvantages: May be a bit long for some people
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly stars Clint Eastwood as Blondie, a professional gunslinger out trying to make a few bucks. Angel Eyes is a hit man who always sees his job through, as long as he is paid. And Tuco, a wanted outlaw only out for himself. These three find out about a stash of gold buried in a cemetery, and must battle it out with each other to see who gets it.
This is truly an epic film in every sense of the word. Fantastic sprawling ... ...were in, and the music reflects that. Aside from the classic opening tune, it's very minimalistic, sometimes only the wind howling being the only thing on the soundtrack. Occasionally you get a gentle strum on the guitar, and a lone trumpet, which really reflects the loneliness and the vastness between neighboring towns, where people traveling could spend weeks alone before seeing anyone else.
The script is well written, with lots of suspense and ...
Walter_Kovacs 24.12.2008
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Advantages: Brilliant acion packed war western Disadvantages: None!
...was already 2/3 way through the dollars trilogy. With ' Buono, il brutto, il cattivo, Il ' completing it. Since it was released in 1966 it has shocked, inspired and entertained the public, film critics and movie makers alike. Sergio Leone captured the fantastic elements he used in the other two dollars films ( Per un pugno di dollari - A Fistful Of Dollars, Per un pugno di dollari - For A Few Dollars More) and organized a perfect story that is superbly ... ...stone as being icons to the genre, mainly in the case of Van Cleef.
The Characters
We open with an introduction of all 3 main characters.
The first 'The Ugly - Tuco' played magnificently by Eli Wallach. For a lot Eli has said to have stolen the show with his brute, peasant portrayal of Tuco. And captured such comedic lines as his character. Bringing some relief in high tension moments. As just someone that the average person can relate to.
The ...
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Advantages: fantastic plot, great acting and a brilliant soundtrack Disadvantages: noticeable dubbing in some places
"The Good , The Bad and The Ugly" has got to be one of the most recognisable films of all time. This classic Spaghetti Western, directed by Sergio Leone, is packed full of action and drama and features one of the finest soundtracks courtesy of Ennio Morricone. The film focuses around three main protagonists (the good, the bad and the ugly) and their search for treasure. Firstly we are introduced to The Ugly, also known as Tuco (Eli Wallach) who represents ... ...Angel Eyes is their representing the villain and darker character. Finally we are introduced to The Good aka Blondie (Clint Eastwood) although he does not represent 'good' as such as he tends to do as he pleases. He is however the hero of this film. The characters, although independent when we first see them, cross each others paths at different points in the film. To start with, Angel Eyes is doing his best to find a huge sum of stolen gold. Meanwhile ...
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...realised this should be under The Good The Bad and The Ugly Special Edition release - REALLY SORRY!! Set against the backdrop of the US Civil War, the final part of the 'dollars' spaghetti western trilogy, Sergio Leone's masterpiece is quite simply one the greatest pieces of work ever committed to film, both visually and audibly, with composer Ennio Morricone providing one of the most famous film scores of all time.
... ...For a Few Dollars More, The Good The Bad and The Ugly (GBU from now on), was filmed partly in Rome, for the studio shots, and partly in Almeria, Southern Spain, for the panoramic shots.
Naturally I don't wish to give the plot away but suffice to say, it's as mad as a slinky.
The film revolvs around three main characters, The Good - "Blondie" played by Clint Eastwood, The Bad "Angel Eyes" played by Lee van Cleef and The Ugly - "Tuco" played by the ...
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Advantages: Good story; Great Music; Disadvantages: Can be addictive
...with no name' who is The Good. Van Cleef plays Angel Eyes, who is The Bad and Wallach plays Tuco who is The Ugly.
The film begins with Blondie turning in Tuco, a bandit, for the reward and riding away. It turns out to be a scam they run, with Blondie using his rifle to shoot through the rope when Tuco is getting hung. This opening part of the film is about ten minutes long and has no dialogue.
The rest of the story is played out during the American ... ...a very brutal Civil War. The final face-off between the main characters is very dramatic and almost comical. Throughout the film the musical score of Ennio Morricone mirrors the emotion of the scenes. This is a newly restored, extended version with the option of a commentary by a film historian. The additional scenes were voiced over by Clint Eastwood and Eli Wallach, but Lee Van Cleef had died and another actor was used. A second disc includes featurettes, ...
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One of the special features that come with the DVD include several scenes deleted before the international version was fazalized. As such, the scenes are only in the original recordings (Italian) and not in the bubbed english. There are roughly 14 minutes of cut scenes in total, and were wisely removed from the 3 hours of excitement called "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" but all in all, they are still good to watch as they have been unavaliable up to the release of the DVD.
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Advantages: classic western,terrific performances,unforgetable soundtrack,stylish direction Disadvantages: none
The good the bad and the ugly is an absolute must buy on dvd for western fans and true Clint eastwood fans.It is probably the most famous so called spaghetti western ever made .It also boasts a soundtrack by ennio morricone which once heard you will never forget.
Italian directors first film with clint eastwood a fistfull of dollars was a huge success.It turned eastwood into a international star with his cool performance as the stranger who rides into town and blows everyone away.The sequel a for dollars more was even more successful and a better film.For the third and final film the good,bad and ugly he planned visual epic set during the american civil war with an expensive budget.
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Commentary By Richard Schnickel, Documentary Leones West, The Leone Style, The Man Who Lost The Civil War, Restoring The Good Featurette, Il Maestro, Il Maestro Part 2, The Socorro Sequence A Reconstruction, Deleted Scene Extended Tuco Torture Sequence, Trailer, Poster Gallery
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The culmination of Leone's renowned "Dollars" series of spaghetti westerns that includes A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS (1964) and FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE (1965). Set during the Civil War, this wagonload of grit carries three desperados whose squinting eyes are fixed on a Confederate treasure. While dodging authorities, the Good (Eastwood) the Bad (Van Kleef) and the Ugly (Wallach) keep busy by stabbing each other firmly in the back hoping to beat the others to the gold. The climax comes with the gripping stand-off at the cemetery. A typical Leone picture with brooding vistas, leisurely langorous pacing, operatic violence and a haunting score from Morricone.
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