7 cool westerns worth watching

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Westerns were at their peak in the middle of the last century, but interest in them seems to be reviving. We collected seven films of this genre: an accessible plot with a moderate pace of development, classic characters with inviolable principles, and the obligatory victory of good over evil at the end.

Good bad evil

• Italy, Spain, Germany (FRG), USA, 1966.
• Duration: 178 minutes
• IMDb: 8, 9.
• "Kinopoisk": 8, 5.

Classic spaghetti western, one of the films of the "Dollar Trilogy". It is the image of the Blonde performed by Clint Eastwood that first comes to mind, even to those who have never been fond of westerns. He's really great!

Sergio Leone's unique style is admired by many contemporary directors, such as Quentin Tarantino and Nikita Mikhalkov. However, no one has filmed anything like this yet.

Django Unchained

• USA, 2012.
• Duration: 165 minutes
• IMDb: 8, 5.
• "Kinopoisk": 8, 2.

Quentin Tarantino's spaghetti western is cruel, bloody, grotesque. Starring Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz and Leonardo DiCaprio. Cool actors, cool director, cool film - there is nothing to add here. Oscar for the best screenplay.

Business people

• USSR, 1962.
• Duration: 84 minutes
• IMDb: 7, 8.
• "Kinopoisk": 8, 2.

Soviet comedy western inspired by the works of O. Henry. The film consists of three stories based on three unrelated novels. Such a composition - a triptych - was very much liked by the Soviet audience, and subsequently, "Operation Y" and other adventures of Shurik "and" It can't be! "Were filmed in the same way. If "Business People" were left without your attention against the background of Gaidai's other comedies, it is definitely worth fixing it.

Jeremiah Johnson

• USA, 1972.
• Duration: 108 minutes
• IMDb: 7, 6.
• "Kinopoisk": 7, 8.

The main character, played by Robert Redford, leaves civilization for the mountains. But grizzlies, Indians and trappers do not welcome him very well. A non-standard Western by Sidney Pollack.

Dead man

• USA, Germany, Japan, 1995.
• Duration: 121 minutes
• IMDb: 7, 7.
• "Kinopoisk": 7, 9.

Another unusual western, this time from Jim Jarmusch. Mystical images and a simple story fascinate and immerse you in a state similar to a dream. But at the same time, the unusual editing and the growing tension do not allow you to take your eyes off the screen for a second.

Dead Man is this independent director's most expensive film. Including due to the participation of Johnny Depp.

Unforgiven

• USA, 1992.
• Duration: 131 minutes
• IMDb: 8, 3.
• "Kinopoisk": 7, 9.

Western star Clint Eastwood filmed The Unforgiven in memory of Sergio Leon, successfully completing the role of actor and director. Filming was short - just over a month. But that was enough to create a masterpiece that won four Oscars (out of nine nominations), two Golden Globes and other awards. Clint Eastwood is definitely a genius!

Autumn Legends

• USA, 1994.
• Duration: 133 minutes
• IMDb: 7, 5.
• "Kinopoisk": 8, 0.

Western by Edward Zwick, which was not liked by critics, but was a success with the audience. Starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins and Julia Ormond. Nice cinematography that won an Oscar. Nice soundtrack. Perhaps that year there were too many striking films that took away the positive reviews from the critics of "Legends of Autumn" - judge for yourself.