What was Clint Eastwood's best movie?

[tlongII]

Dirty Harry?

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly?



I'm going to go with The Outlaw Josie Wales.

That movie kicked ass.

[baseline bum]

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

[Chubyrama]

I haven't watched the one you picked, but I like "The Unforgiven" much better than the other two. They both rock, tough.

[Vinnie_Johnson]

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (1966)

The final chapter in the "Man With No Name" series, this film stands out as one of the best Westerns that Eastwood was ever directed in. It ties up all loose ends that came up in the prior two films, and goes a long way towards developing the character even more. The civil war serves as a backdrop to a film that was a sweeping epic. The music is what indeed separates this film from the first two, and we are carried along in a search for a buried treasure for which only one clue is known. The movie builds momentum as it goes, and the final 20 minutes of this film are simply mesmerizing to watch. As the 3 main characters come face-to-face to decide the fate of them all, we sit in stunned anticipation as everything unfolds. The sequences, camera shots, dialogue, and indeed the score, help to make this one of the best conclusions that a western has had. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, is truly one of those films that sets itself apart from the rest, because the characters are just that good. This was a fitting tribute to the 3 films, and a great climax to 3 years worth of work on the series.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Right turn, Clyde.

[tlongII]

Josey Wales is a peaceful farmer in the days near the end of the Civil War. After his home is burned and his family murdered, he hardens into a human bullet - dedicated to destroying the renegades who took his "life." He joins a band of unreconstructed rebel guerilla fighters who continue to fight the Union - even after the official surrender of the Confederacy - an action which makes them, legally, outlaws. Josey is driven by vengeance, but after a while, that's not enough. Back before his own personal Holocaust, he had been a builder - of home, family, farm, and life. And no matter how much ice he's wrapped himself in, down inside there's still the soul of a living man. While Wales exists, he's pulled by this hidden yearning to Live. Each day offers him chances to remember, to assuage his yearning, to begin again. And the movie shows us how Josey Wales - a mere seeker of vengeance - learns to live again, rededicated to the values he chose so long ago.

[tlongII]

As the film opens, Josey Wales is a simple farmer in Missouri. When a vicious band of Union Red Legs, led by Terrill (Bill McKinney), burns his home to the ground, killing his wife and son, Wales joins a gang of Confederate raiders, determined to get revenge. After the Confederacy loses the war, Wales sets out on his own, an outlaw who kills to survive. He eventually meets an old Indian (Chief Dan George, in a wonderfully sympathetic performance) and some other outcasts, and together they seek out a more peaceful existence. But Terrill continues to hunt Wales, and the simple farmer is forced to fight again. Critics did not take Clint Eastwood's THE OUTLAW JOSEY WALES seriously in 1976. Today, many consider it one of the greatest Westerns ever made. Here the West is an ugly and brutal place, as it is in Sergio Leone's films, but this is a different kind of Eastwood hero. He has a name, a sense of humor, and a heart. Made in the shadow of Vietnam and Watergate, the film conveys a bitter distrust of government but also a longing to live in peace. Next to UNFORGIVEN, this is the most sweeping and emotionally complex of Eastwood's Westerns.

[tlongII]

http://straina.com/images/movie%20reviews/OutlawJoseyWales.jpg

[whottt]

Revenge of the Creature from the Black Lagoon.

[Strike]

I haven't watched the one you picked, but I like "The Unforgiven" much better than the other two. They both rock, tough.

"The Unforgiven" is a shitty song by Pansytallica (Metallica). You're thinking of "Unforgiven". Drop the "The". Sorry to be a picky prick. I'm just sayin'...

Best Eastwood flick? No idea. My favorites are The Outlaw Josey Wales and Heartbreak Ridge. Gran Torino is definitely in my top five.

[balli]

Unforgiven.

[balli]

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[CubanSucks]

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (1966)

The final chapter in the "Man With No Name" series, this film stands out as one of the best Westerns that Eastwood was ever directed in. It ties up all loose ends that came up in the prior two films, and goes a long way towards developing the character even more. The civil war serves as a backdrop to a film that was a sweeping epic. The music is what indeed separates this film from the first two, and we are carried along in a search for a buried treasure for which only one clue is known. The movie builds momentum as it goes, and the final 20 minutes of this film are simply mesmerizing to watch. As the 3 main characters come face-to-face to decide the fate of them all, we sit in stunned anticipation as everything unfolds. The sequences, camera shots, dialogue, and indeed the score, help to make this one of the best conclusions that a western has had. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, is truly one of those films that sets itself apart from the rest, because the characters are just that good. This was a fitting tribute to the 3 films, and a great climax to 3 years worth of work on the series.

What he said. But seriously though "The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly" is the definition of EPIC. One of the most iconic movies of all time and easily the most iconic western.

[Spurtacus]

The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

[Obstructed_View]

As far as non Dirty Harry movies go, I'd have to say Unforgiven, Outlaw Josey Wales, Eiger Sanction, High Plains Drifter, The Gauntlet and Gran Torino all make it onto my list.

[Gervin44Silas13]

His best Movies by Decade...

The Good Bad and Ugly (1960's)
Dirty Harry (1970's)
Heartbreak Ridge (1980's)
Unforgiven (1990's)
Grand Torino (2000's)

Worst ever... has to be Honkytonk Man........

A little triva on this movie....the girl that played Marelene
Alexa Kenin (February 16, 1962 – September 10, 1985) was known for her supporting roles in several films released during the 1980s, including Pretty in Pink (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretty_in_Pink), Little Darlings (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Darlings), was found dead in her Manhattan apartment soon after making Pretty in Pink On September 10, 1985.

Rumor has it her boyfriend killed her.

[Evil Angel]

Right turn, Clyde.
:lol
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Always liked Kelly's Heros as well. Still need to see Gran Torino, heard it's a good one.

[ORION]

Dirty Harry?

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly?



I'm going to go with The Outlaw Josie Wales.



That movie kicked ass.


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Buzzards got to eat same as worms
That movie kicked ass

[Taco]

http://www.impawards.com/1976/posters/outlaw_josey_wales.jpg

+1



This would be in my top 5

http://www.impawards.com/1970/posters/kellys_heroes.jpg

[SpursStalker]

Dirty Harry?

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly?



I'm going to go with The Outlaw Josie Wales.

That movie kicked ass.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly followed by the Outlaw Josie Wales.

Unforgiven was ok, but not even in the top 10 of his all time best.

[Taco]

List of most of his movies

Gran Torino (2008) .... Walt Kowalski

Million Dollar Baby (2004) .... Frankie Dunn

Blood Work (2002) .... Terry McCaleb

Space Cowboys (2000) .... Frank Corvin

True Crime (1999) .... Steve Everett

Absolute Power (1997) .... Luther Whitney

The Bridges of Madison County (1995) .... Robert Kincaid

A Perfect World (1993) .... Chief Red Garnett

In the Line of Fire (1993) .... Secret Service Agent Frank Horrigan

Unforgiven (1992) .... William 'Bill' Munny

The Rookie (1990) .... Nick Pulovski

White Hunter Black Heart (1990) .... John Wilson

Pink Cadillac (1989) .... Tommy Nowak

The Dead Pool (1988) .... Insp. 'Dirty' Harry Callahan

Heartbreak Ridge (1986) .... Sergeant Thomas Highway

Pale Rider (1985) .... Preacher

City Heat (1984) .... Lieutenant Speer

Tightrope (1984) .... Capt. Wes Block

Sudden Impact (1983) .... Harry Callahan

Honkytonk Man (1982) .... Red Stovall

Firefox (1982) .... Mitchell Gant

Any Which Way You Can (1980) .... Philo Beddoe

Bronco Billy (1980) .... Bronco Billy


Escape from Alcatraz (1979) .... Frank Morris

Every Which Way But Loose (1978) .... Philo Beddoe

The Gauntlet (1977) .... Ben Shockley

The Enforcer (1976/I) .... Insp. 'Dirty' Harry Callahan

The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) .... Josey Wales

The Eiger Sanction (1975) .... Dr. Jonathan Hemlock

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974) .... John "Thunderbolt" Doherty

Magnum Force (1973) .... Insp. 'Dirty' Harry Callahan

Breezy (1973) (uncredited) .... Man in Crowd on Pier

High Plains Drifter (1973) .... The Stranger

Joe Kidd (1972) .... Joe Kidd

Dirty Harry (1971) .... Insp. Harry Callahan

Play Misty for Me (1971) .... Dave

The Beguiled (1971) .... Cpl. John McBurney

Kelly's Heroes (1970) .... Pvt. Kelly

Two Mules for Sister Sara (1970) .... Hogan

Paint Your Wagon (1969) .... Pardner

Where Eagles Dare (1968) .... Lt. Morris Schaffer

Coogan's Bluff (1968) .... Deputy Sheriff Walt Coogan

Hang 'Em High (1968) .... Marshal Jed Cooper

[ClintSquint]

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Pale Rider
Unforgiven
Bridges of Madison County
Dirty Harry
Gran Torino

[mojorizen7]

Outlaw Josey Wales

[leemajors]

I'd go with G,B, & U as the best, with Magnum Force second.

[Dr. Gonzo]

The one with the monkey.

[leemajors]

The one with the monkey.

There were two.

[polandprzem]

Mistic River anyone?

[Viva Las Espuelas]

There were two.

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[spurs_fan_in_exile]

GBU seems like a good pick, although for as good as Clint was in the movie I think Wallach and Van Cleef were actually the best parts of the film. In terms of his best individual performance that I've seen I would go with Unforgiven.

High Plains Drifter gets my vote for one of the best Clint lines ever: "That knife's gonna look awful funny shoved up your ass."

[MANGINA]

High Plains Drifter

[CosmicCowboy]

Outlaw Josey Wales

It was a priceless scene when he spit on the dog.

[duncan228]

Love Eastwood, one of my all time favorite actors. Can't pick just one.

Unforgiven
Pale Rider
True Crime
Outlaw Josey Wales

[mrsmaalox]

I'm not a big Clint Eastwood fan so I can't say which is his best one, but I know I prefer him as a director. The ones I like are:

Director:

1) Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
2) Mystic River

Actor:

1) Unforgiven
2) TheBeguiled

[Louae]

I'm surprised that no-one had mentioned Million Dollar Baby. I thought he did a really great job in that movie.

[TwAnKiEs]

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Clyde FTW!
Any Which Way But Lose... :king

[baseline bum]

I'm surprised that no-one had mentioned Million Dollar Baby. I thought he did a really great job in that movie.

That's gotta be the most depressing movie ever made.

[SonOfAGun]

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[Obstructed_View]

I'm surprised that no-one had mentioned Million Dollar Baby. I thought he did a really great job in that movie.

I liked it, but the boxing parts with that German girl were completely unrealistic. She'd have been disqualified and Maggie would never have gotten hurt. I loved the rest of the movie.

[Udokafan05]

A Perfect World was very good, but Kevin Costner outacted him in it.

[lefty]

95% of his movies are all the same

He destroys some dudes and bangs a hot girl

[lefty]

The one with the monkey.

Million dollar baby ?

[EricB]

That's gotta be the most depressing movie ever made.

I dunno, I'm watching Grand Torino and its really sad. He's such a tortured soul.

[MiamiHeat]

Unforgiven is great

[manufan10]

Unforgiven is great

Seems you would like a movie called Unforgiven.




I still haven't seen Gran Torino, but I heard it was an awesome movie.

[Bender]

I'm not a big Clint Eastwood fan...
oh, mrs m, my opinion of you just took a huge hit :(

I'm a huge clint eastwood fan, but I haven't seen a lot of his newer movies. Have not seen Unforgiven (I guess I need to).

For his older stuff, I like GBU, and magnum force, for pure entertainment value.

Play Misty For Me was another lesser known movie, from around the same time as The Beguiled. I've seen both, but a long time ago, so I don't really remember much about either.

[ClintSquint]

I like so many it is hard to say which is his best. Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby is what I'd say today.

[Bigzax]

heartbreak ridge is tops in my book!

[mrsmaalox]

oh, mrs m, my opinion of you just took a huge hit :(

Not to worry, I'm sure I can come up with a way to elevate myself in your eyes real quick! ;) :lol

[nkdlunch]

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

classic of classics

[Fabbs]

Pale Rider.
TLongII you must have liked Sydney Penny in Pale Rider.
http://santabarbara-online.com/BJ7.jpg
http://www.ignatiusinsight.com/images/featureart1/december2004/sydneypenny1.jpg


Mistic River anyone?
oozed potential but the brutal killing of completely innocent Dave Boyle (Tim Robbins) by Jimmy Markum (Sean Penn) and his pigs and then Markums wife (Laura Linney) justifying the killing just ruined it for me.

Up until then it was epic. I would have given it 10 stars.

[CubanSucks]

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[The Reckoning]

non western...escape from alcatraz
western...G, B, & U

[The Franchise]

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

+1. I liked Unforgiven, but the GBU was definitely my favorite work of his. The movie and the music was untouchable.

[caribbean_spur]

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is by far his best. Unforgiven was great though.