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Title: An Eastern "Western"
Post by: Phil Robinson on February 04, 2009, 11:40:30 AM

Not sure if it has not already been posted here, it was on Film 2009 last night.

The Good, The Bad and the Weird. Set in 1930's Manchuria.

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imgdpz_0m-8
Title: Re: An Eastern "Western"
Post by: dodge on February 04, 2009, 12:00:08 PM
That looks like a bit of a romp  ;D



Title: Re: An Eastern "Western"
Post by: Ray Rivers on February 04, 2009, 01:07:48 PM
 :o

Awesome... Kung Fu meets Clint Eastwood!
Title: Re: An Eastern "Western"
Post by: Emir of Askaristan on February 04, 2009, 02:06:49 PM
completely overblown and over the top


......and I like it!
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Post by: Mancha on February 04, 2009, 03:47:44 PM
No chick?!
Title: Re: An Eastern "Western"
Post by: Westfalia Chris on February 04, 2009, 04:08:48 PM
That "Donīt let me be misunderstood" sample scares the living daylights out of me! lol

Looks fun, though! And some nice production values!
Title: Re: An Eastern "Western"
Post by: pnweerar on February 06, 2009, 05:40:08 AM
Watching it. It totally kicks ass.
Title: Re: An Eastern "Western"
Post by: commissarmoody on February 06, 2009, 06:18:15 AM
just go's to show you that ever one wants to be a cowboy at some time in life  lol
Title: Re: An Eastern "Western"
Post by: Bako on February 09, 2009, 11:55:06 PM
Love the part where he bursts in, shoots everyone then says "don't move" lol.
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Post by: 1ngram on February 10, 2009, 01:06:51 PM
Huge chunks of the film are on Youtube from part 1A to at least part 11B.  Enjoy!
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Post by: joroas on February 12, 2009, 07:26:47 AM
I am not sure whether to ask how you found this................
Title: Re: An Eastern "Western"
Post by: Schweizer on March 07, 2009, 04:18:41 PM
I got this movie from eBay, and brought it in to watch with some of my students during our open studio session yesterday, and man-oh-man, was I impressed.

First off, though the film's plot has the same overlookable shortcomings that similar films like The Killers or Leone's Spaghetti Westerns, the directing is top-notch.  There are lots of great stylistic choices that are consistent - the Good always framed in a way that he is bathed in light, the Bad generally introduced into each scene with a from-the-front shot lit from above, the Weird shot from behind so that we identify most with him, the Japanese are never seen walking, always riding (hinting, I think, at the exploitation of the subjugated Koreans and Chinese)... the film has some of the best color decisions I've ever seen made, and wonderful compositions.  Some of the shots are mind-bogglingly complex, and it's a real treat as a film.

From a subject matter standpoint, you couldn't ask for better.  Mongolian gangs, refugee shantytowns, trains, opium dens, motorcycle/horses/jeeps/artillery chase scenes, well-orchestrated gunfights galore, Japanese cavalry, treasure maps, etc.  Great scenery that should give you plenty of ideas, as well as great character archetypes (the guy with the hammer, for example, or the flail-wielding Mongolian Chieftan, or the duplicitous Opium-Den proprietor).
Title: Re: An Eastern "Western"
Post by: tsar1701 on March 23, 2009, 12:45:56 PM
Excellant, I miss it at cinema  :(
hope to see it in DVD.
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Post by: chicklewis on March 24, 2009, 04:55:46 AM
Purchased the DVD and watched it over the weekend.  Art direction and camerawork is spectacular.  Unfortunately the plot is just stooooopid. 

The "big surprise denoument" left me slackjawed with boredom.  And who is really the 'finger-chopper'?  (I only WISH I were kidding.) 

Really disappointed overall. 
Title: Re: An Eastern "Western"
Post by: HerbyF on March 24, 2009, 10:53:12 AM
Definately have to keep an eye out for that one. Maybe even have to do a little campain. I have a lot of Chinese. Got to do something with them.
Title: Re: An Eastern "Western"
Post by: Caporal Le Clou on March 24, 2009, 02:13:59 PM
I enjoyed watching this 100% action-packed film. Made me want to try BOB/Pulp gaming...

Quote from: tsar1701 on March 23, 2009, 12:45:56 PM
Excellant, I miss it at cinema  :(
hope to see it in DVD.

I've got a french version. I'll bring it along with me the next time we meet at the club. ;-)

Ian
Title: Re: An Eastern "Western"
Post by: Phil Robinson on August 11, 2009, 02:02:31 PM
Just a heads up if you live in the UK, check out your local Sainsbury's.

Ours have this for sale at Ģ4.99
Title: Re: An Eastern "Western"
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 11, 2009, 06:02:07 PM
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Just a heads up if you live in the UK, check out your local Sainsbury's.

Ours have this for sale at Ģ4.99

I'll be on the look out for it then.

Best foreign film I've seen in a long time and I certainly prefer the Asian ending to the western one.

A small point, I like the way the gun shots aren't over the top, just a good crack of the rifle etc.

The little grandma is cracking  :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: An Eastern "Western"
Post by: Ignatieff on August 11, 2009, 08:17:30 PM
Totally agree with Schweizer.  Lumpen plot, but gorgeous to look at and some very funny scenes.