Zwei glorreiche Halunken
Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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Sergio LeoneKamera:
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Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach, Lee Van Cleef, Aldo Giuffrè, Luigi Pistilli, Rada Rassimov, Enzo Petito, Claudio Scarchilli, John Bartha, Livio Lorenzon (mehr)Streaming (2)
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Ein mysteriöser Fremder, ein brutaler Mörder und ein mexikanischer Revolverheld sind während des amerikanischen Bürgerkrieges auf der Suche nach einer versteckten, gut gefüllten Kriegskasse. Sie werden zu Komplizen, wenn es die Situation erfordert, sind bereit, alles für das Geld zu tun, nur eins nicht: es zu teilen. New Mexiko 1862: Die beiden Abenteurer Tuco (Eli Wallach) und Joe (Clint Eastwood) machen sich die Wirren des Bürgerkrieges zunutze, ziehen von Ort zu Ort und inszenieren immer wieder das gleiche Schauspiel. Joe liefert den steckbrieflich gesuchten Tuco beim Sheriff ab, kassiert die Prämie und befreit ihn in letzter Sekunde mit einem gezielten Schuss vom Galgen. Hinterher wird das Kopfgeld brüderlich geteilt. Als der Trick einmal schiefgeht, trennen sich die beiden im Streit. Doch sie haben schneller wieder miteinander zu tun, als ihnen lieb ist: Denn beide sind hinter einer verschollenen Südstaaten-Kriegskasse her, in der 200 000 Dollar aufbewahrt werden. Das ruft auch den abgebrühten Auftragskiller Setenza (Lee van Cleef) auf den Plan, und alle drei versuchen, das Geld zu finden. Natürlich geht das nicht ohne erbitterte Kämpfe ab, aber zunächst sind die Banditen aufeinander angewiesen, da jeder ein anderes Detail des Verstecks kennt. (ZDF)
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An interesting story, straightforward and perfectly resolved. Morricene's catchy melody got under my skin again, Clint had charisma to spare in his younger days and Eli Wallach as the bad guy you actually root for is great. But it lacked something, something very little, to be perfect and I couldn't help comparing it to the brilliant Once Upon a Time in the West. The latter is a flawless five-star affair, this one has a few lapses in logic and especially a strange plot insert with armies fighting over a bridge, where Eastwood and Wallach went about as if they could not die. Otherwise, no complaints.
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I know that I should give this film at least four stars for how beautifully shot and directed it is, but this time I won’t surrender to reason. Overlong and soporific on the one hand, almost flawless and with great music on the other. Such conflicted feelings are hard to express in a rating.
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Typischerweise ist Leones Westerngenialität von einer einzigartigen Aufnahmenkomposition gekennzeichnet, einem phänomenalen Soundtrack sowie vollends filigranen Arbeit mit Dynamik und Spannung, die im letzten Drei-Duell gipfelt. Zwei glorreiche Halunken trägt alle wesentlichen Merkmale eines Spaghettiwesterns, einschließlich der gelegentlichen Langgezogenheit und epischer Breite, die an Wahnsinn grenzt. Jedoch dieser Goldgräber-Road-Movie verzaubert auch dank dem langsamen Tempo, mit dem er fortan läuft, mit welcher Gourmet-Sorgfalt er sich den Details und zarten Mosaiksteinen widmet. Meiner Meinung ist dies eine der besten Regieführungen und musikalischen Leistungen in einem Filme aller Zeiten. Eine regelrecht magische Angelegenheit.
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I don't feel competent to claim that The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is the best film of its genre. I haven't seen that many westerns and, to be honest, modern anti-westerns like Dead Man or Dances with Wolves resonate with me more. Nevertheless, it is definitely a very entertaining and high-quality film. I don't really care for the western genre, and I have given five stars only to the absolute minimum of these films. The reason for the popularity of this film lies in the fact that Leone managed to make a film that appeals to everyone, which is rather rare in cinema. It is adventurous, thrilling, and very clever, as well as conveying an obvious anti-war message. It combines classic genre conventions with modern filmmaking elements, a traditionally excellent soundtrack, camera tricks, and occasional ventures into purely artistic waters. In certain moments, the film forgets itself and succumbs to genre clichés, such as the shootout with the Tuco's gang, where we see a traditional scene from B-movie westerns, where the hidden rifle shooter misses the gunslinger who shoots him from an unfavorable position with a quick draw. However, due to the overall lighthearted atmosphere, these few minor missteps easily fade away. Leone adeptly alternates the pace, combining genuinely humorous scenes with tragic ones, and, above all, relies on top-notch casting. The director always managed to choose actors who perfectly suited their roles, whether it was Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, or Eli Wallach. Overall impression: 90%.
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You see, in this world, there are two kinds of people, my friend. Those with loaded guns and those who dig. So dig. Three gunslingers, one treasure and maybe the best western that I’ve ever seen. This time it’s the ugly Eli Wallach, who accidentally gets involved with the American Civil War, who holds the story together. Lee Van Cleef’s Angel Eyes stands a little aside from the main story line, but he makes up for it with almost textbook villainy. And there’s Blondie Clint who, with Leone, thought up the climax to this dollar trilogy. Including the surreptitious return of the scruffy poncho to the game and the breathtaking three-way duel in the finale.
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Es ist ein schauspielerisches Konzert von Clint Eastwood und Eli Wallach … Geben Sie Van Cleef als Bösewicht und Bastard übelster Kategorie hinzu und alles ist im Prinzip klar. Welche Szene dieses Western aller Western sollte man als beste herauspicken? Für mich ist es eindeutig jene, in der Tuco zwischen den Gräbern hin und her rennt, begleitet von dem Lied Ecstasy of Gold … So etwas kann kein Mensch gefilmt (und komponiert) haben, sondern nur ein Gott. Der beste Western aller Zeiten und nach Lawrence von Arabien und vielleicht der zweitbeste Film aller Zeiten. P.S. Bei den Genres hier fehlt spürbar "Komödie“.
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I don't know how Leone did it. 160 minutes, each of which could be individually extracted and inserted into a scholarly film encyclopedia explaining the importance of working with mise-en-scène and narrative with a minimum of dialogue, exclusively in symbiosis with the soundtrack, the setting and the characters, who can be expected to do anything and who know things that are supposed to remain hidden from the patient viewer for a long time. Brilliant, stunning perfectionist direction, maintaining sustained tension regardless of the current nature of the scene, thanks in large part to its cold-blooded approach to its "heroes", memorable interactions between the central trio, and of course Morricone's music, as legendary and atmospheric as the film itself. There's no need to dwell on the actors, because it's hard to find anything more iconic – Wallach in particular does something incredible. If you love film and try to read it, as they say, this one must be something of an idol for you.
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An absolute pinnacle of filmmaking. And probably one of the works that had the biggest influence on me early on in my film development. I remember back then being hypnotized by the overlong images, the minimalist dialogue, the stylistic mannerisms on the small TV at my parents' cottage. I for the most part didn't know much about what any scene was about until now, and it didn't matter at all. Even a few minutes after watching it, the film feels a bit like a dream. Leone wasn't just rewriting western canons, he was writing general formal laws of the genre that are still in use to this day. And not just in film, but in comics and video games as well. The work with character attributes (Eastwood's casual attitude compared to Wallach's neurotic approach, Tuco's signature custom gun), the purely superficial building of iconic shots (the gunslingers slowly disappearing into the dust after the explosion), the naturalistic cynicism ("Sorry Shorty. "), or, for example, the seemingly pointless battle sequence, which in its perfectionist handling of extras and set pieces faithfully recalls wartime illustrations of the American Civil War. Superficial Mannerist cinematography at its finest. Coppola's attention to detail, Tarkovsky's patience, a pulp story. Plus some purely music video passages, of which this is the leader, quite understandably.
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Admittedly, in those nearly three hours, there were moments when my concentration wavered, but the music by the genius Ennio Morricone always quickly reeled me back in. Sergio Leone didn't hold back, adding something extra compared to the previous film. Alongside Clint Eastwood and Lee Van Cleef, I also got to see that notorious Calvera (at least that's who Eli Wallach will always be to me), but the movie also had a significantly better-crafted script. Despite the harsh realities of the Wild West, it included several unexpectedly touching scenes without pushing too hard. I've immensely enjoyed the film many times, and I'm certain I'll return to it again (unless failure of vital organs prevents me from doing so). / There are two lessons here, the first of which I shamelessly stole directly from the movie: "There are two kinds of people in this world, those with loaded guns and those who dig." And the second one: The film is another proof that smoking kills.
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A brilliant western, which has almost 50 years behind it, but that doesn't change the fact that it is the most extensive and at the same time the best part of the "Dollars Trilogy". We can talk about a trilogy, but we can't really say it directly. The films were presented at the moment they first reached the States because the studio could make more money that way. People will go to see three films that are part of a series rather than three unrelated films. After all, there is definitely a connection here. The first is director Sergio Leone, the second is composer Ennio Morricone. These two had to come together because otherwise the world would be deprived of great films with absolutely unbeatable music. The music here is not a classic soundtrack where you hardly notice it, but it's something that elevates the film. Its tones are what shape the scenes in some moments. This is true especially in the opening part, but it really got me in the final part, when the decision is made about who will actually get the treasure. The duel of the three gunmen is absolutely perfect here. It is an incredibly long scene and it is the music, along with the camera, that keeps you in suspense. These are the kinds of films that are worth spending three hours on and watching because these films made history. Sergio Leone had a fairly simple script. A trio of men who can never get along must proceed together because otherwise they will never reach the great treasure of Confederate gold buried by a soldier. This is the plot that is reached after about an hour and a half. Sergio Leone perfectly describes the characters and their destinies. Without that half-hour introduction, we would not understand the motivations of each character. It is absolutely necessary for the story and in this case, the three-hour film is definitely not boring or offensive. Sergio Leone also chose great actors - Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, who plays a completely different character than in the film "For a Few Dollars More", and finally Eli Wallach, who played the rogue Tuco, Eastwood's companion in many misdeeds, but also a person who cannot be trusted and who is closer to a noose than he would like. This trio, no matter how pleasant it may seem to you, guides you through the whole film. Wonderfully written characters, wonderfully acted. Each of them is different and each of them is actually a decent scoundrel. Together, they work perfectly until the very end. The film did not receive any Oscars, after all, it was an Italian western. Ennio Morricone did not receive an Oscar for the music, although he had five nominations, and Sergio Leone was not even nominated. Yes, the Oscars are primarily for Americans. It is changing lately, but I start to feel like it's sometimes too much of a comedy. We'll see what this year's Oscars will look like. Given that I also consider it a significant event, I will be watching it. If you like films that are not about romance, but rather about men who are capable of drawing their guns incredibly fast, watch this three-hour opus. You will see very little better in a western, and ultimately in film in general. More: http://www.filmovy-denik.cz/2013/02/now-is-good-stand-up-guys-bourne-30.html
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is not only a perfect conclusion to The Dollars Trilogy, but it is also an absolute gem of film history. Every aspect of this epic film is phenomenal, with each viewing as unique to me as the first and you just can’t argue with the claim that it is perhaps the best movie of all time.
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