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Mike Carlson (115 KP) rated Django (1966) in Movies

Mar 15, 2018

Django (1966)

1966 | Western

8.8

(5 Ratings)

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A man is forced to eat his own ear. (0 more)

Even the Mexicans speak Italian. (0 more)

Spaghetti Western

I love spaghetti westerns. The atmosphere is grittier than the mostly sanitized American ones. The blood looks like bright, thick Kool-Aid. Every hero has a casually disgruntled attitude without making an effort. Machismo with style. Violent and bloody, these films just feel more wild than your typical wild west film.

This one is no exception. Our man Django walks into town dragging a coffin behind him. His motives for antagonizing the villainous Major Jackson becomes more clear when the Mexican revolutionaries arrive. It all plays out with everyone adopting what are now stereotypical attitudes for each role. The climax is brief yet memorable.

Casual viewers may avoid this, but film buffs should see it simply for the inspiration it provided to other filmmakers.

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Lee KM Pallatina (951 KP) rated The Wrestler (2008) in Movies

Jun 22, 2019

The show must go on...

This wonderful tale tells the story of Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke) who was once one of the biggest names in the industry who now struggles with daily life but is still ready and rarin' to go on the pro-wrestling circuit. After a brutal beating, Randy hangs up his tights, pursues a relationship with a stripper (Marisa Tomei), and tries to reconnect with his daughter (Evan Rachel Wood). But with that fire still burning within, prepares for comeback....

This gritty look at the reality of wrestlers from the past is a real eye opener, hearing and reading about their struggles after years of entertaining millions to be tossed aside when they can no longer commit to the performance is a humble experience and inspiration.

Some solid acting, good casting genuine tone.