A Fistful of Dollars is considered a classic western and there are reasons for that. The film is actually an unofficial remake of the Akira Kurosawa film Yojimbo, which was inspired by westerns. In fact, Kurosawa actually sued because of the similarities between the films. I have seen the original, and the lawsuit was totally justified. Everything about the movie is well polished while still having natural grit to it. From the opening scene, the music is amazing. The music honestly tells the story, as there is little dialogue to be had in this film, which is fine as the plot is simple enough to understand that the film could honestly be a silent film and you would still understand what is going on. The music creates various themes such as isolation to resurrection to triumph. I would honestly like a copy of the soundtrack. Clint Eastwood is of course fantastic in his iconic role The Man with No Name with his trademark leer. The cinematography is amazing, capturing the vast horizon and every leer with amazing detail. Due to the film being shot on actual film, there is film grain. I personally, unlike most critics, enjoy a little grain, because I think it gives a film character. The plot is essentially a drifter coming to town and tricking to rival gangs to wipe each other out for his own profit, which as an additional bonus frees the innocent civilians from tyranny. I give the film a ten out of ten.
Note: I am sorry about the underlining I could not fix it.
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