Slumpy - Right-On Film Reviews

Wednesday, 14 September 2011

The Good, the Bad, the Weird (2008)

In 7 words or less: 1940's gunslinging western....Korean style

Best bits? The opening on the train and towards the end the horse/motorbike chase are real standout balls to the wall action scenes.

Did it make you think thoughts? I'm in no way against watching foreign subtitled films but am aware that it can be off-putting for some. If you're one of those or alternatively if you just love good cinema please check out this movie. I had no idea who the director, producer or any of the actors were but that didn't matter as the film rolls on at such a great pace you get sucked right in. The only possible issue I have is that the end tails off slightly and I wasn't sure what really happened.

Would you watch it again? Hell yeah. After the crap I have been subjected to recently this proved to be great and I think I need to rewatch to figure out the ending.

Rating (out of 100%): Bounty hunters, thieves, outlaws and the army all racing to find a hidden treasure in true Korean western action style, all the while shooting the holy bejesus out of each other. I rate this a rootin-tootin 84%
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