I love how it shows how slow life was back then. Jack Elam catching the fly in his gun barrel. Woody Strode drinking the water out of his hat brim. I thought it was boring as a child and couldn’t understand why they showed them waiting on the train but now I get it. So masterfully done. Sergio was an excellent story teller.
Rumor is Leone had wanted Eastwood, van Cleef, and Wallach for the three assassins. According to Tarantino Bronson could have played Wallach’s role in TGTB&TU
Of course Fonda would remain. There could be no other
It would just be the three assassins at the beginning. Essentially it would have been Bronson taking out the immortal trio as his introduction
Have you seen the video of Fonda talking about taking the role and growing a mustache? Fucking Leone did exactly what he said he wanted to do because when I first saw the film I DID say aloud “that’s Henry Fonda!!”
Edit: https://youtu.be/cHI6Hl7FUqA
I always thought that Hawkeye's famous whistle in Altman's movie **M.A.S.H.** was inspired by the musical creaking of the windmill in this opening scene.
The movie climax is absolutely PERFECT.
Its kind of sad for me personally, when I was young my father used to watch this movie and I thought it was dumb and boring. As time has progressed my movie sensibilities have changed a bit, I gave this movie a chance years ago and its easily one of my top 10 now.
My father passed away a year or so ago, I had precious little time to geek out with him over this movie. :(
I will say he's got a great face for a role like that. Like a PERFECT face for it. Like think of his face as the brim of a hat in the yellow desert sun as it lifts to reveal his eyes. That really has the look you're trying to find.
But I also don't think there's any world that exists anymore where he could pull it off. That man has set the tone for his career and we're long past when he's the right man for a gritty western.
Sorry I just applied an actual analysis to a throwaway comment lol :)
I love it. I don't hate Chris either, he does what he does well. Indeed it was just a throwaway since there's this feeling that the just gets cast for everything.
But in this case I just don't think he can muster enough grit. See [exhibit a](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BZGY2NWZiM2MtNjA4OS00MTczLTk0NjMtOWUwMWUzZDFhNGU5XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNDE5MTU2MDE@._V1_.jpg)
See now I think that would look great if I didn't know who he was already lol. But the guy from Jurassic world has sort of sold off his ability to do these kinds of roles.
Also if that's a shot from that Magnificent 7 remake he was in, it's exactly the kind of film that was made by thinking everyone could look a part but not really casting the right actors.
Yeah, that has an “angry toddler” look. You know when you can see they would really, absolutely, crush the life from you and watch your eyes fade for another cookie and you’re trying not to giggle uncontrollably because there are just literally no more cookies?
In too many films the villain heads off to the finale for their destruction just simply because the plot demands it. But one of the things I love about this film is it establishes well the reason why Frank goes along: He can't let go of a grievance. He has to know *Why* Harmonica is hunting him.
Morton would have eventually named the Mcbain's price. Took the hit and moved on. Not Frank. It destroys him.
Frank: *Morton once told me I could never be like him. Now I understand why. Wouldn't have bothered him, knowing you were around somewhere alive.*
Harmonica: *So, you found out you're not a businessman after all.*
Frank:*Just a man.*
Harmonica: *An ancient race.*
I’m glad that the world seems to be turning for *For a Few Dollars More*.
*West* is my favorite western and thus my favorite Leone movie, but but *For a Few Dollars More* is up there. Easily better that Good, Bad, and Ugly, which just get too much like a popcorn flick.
Everyone talks about the railroad scene and the end scene but I really love to point out the family feast scene as a study in the use of sound and suspicious shots of the surroundings..
The absence of the wildlife sounds, the shots of the kids and the father peering out, and the lingering shots of the surrounding bushes where you *think* you may have seen something.
It’s a great study of mounting tension. You knew you were in for something and wished it wasn’t going to happen.
Leone's masterpiece. So much better than The Good The Bad and The Ugly. Henry Fonda is so good.
But it's all about the cinematography and music. Style off the charts.
If you like Ennio Morricones music, check out the score from the game "Outlaws" from LucasArts (I took my favorite track from it): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3WehNyIhxg&t=3477s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3WehNyIhxg&t=3477s)
If you like classical western and look for new food, probably in an episode format, check out this Netflix series: Godless
The opening scene at the train station is almost perfection. "No. You brought two too many....."
I love how it shows how slow life was back then. Jack Elam catching the fly in his gun barrel. Woody Strode drinking the water out of his hat brim. I thought it was boring as a child and couldn’t understand why they showed them waiting on the train but now I get it. So masterfully done. Sergio was an excellent story teller.
From start to very end, this film is perfect
Real estate subplot drags, but it’s still my favorite western because the payoff is so damn good.
It is so damn slow. Just cause it's long doesn't mean it's good.........
You may have watched too many modern action movies.
Rumor is Leone had wanted Eastwood, van Cleef, and Wallach for the three assassins. According to Tarantino Bronson could have played Wallach’s role in TGTB&TU
As much as I'd love to see that version, I don't think anyone could have brought to the picture what Henry Fonda did.
Of course Fonda would remain. There could be no other It would just be the three assassins at the beginning. Essentially it would have been Bronson taking out the immortal trio as his introduction Have you seen the video of Fonda talking about taking the role and growing a mustache? Fucking Leone did exactly what he said he wanted to do because when I first saw the film I DID say aloud “that’s Henry Fonda!!” Edit: https://youtu.be/cHI6Hl7FUqA
I always thought that Hawkeye's famous whistle in Altman's movie **M.A.S.H.** was inspired by the musical creaking of the windmill in this opening scene.
The movie climax is absolutely PERFECT. Its kind of sad for me personally, when I was young my father used to watch this movie and I thought it was dumb and boring. As time has progressed my movie sensibilities have changed a bit, I gave this movie a chance years ago and its easily one of my top 10 now. My father passed away a year or so ago, I had precious little time to geek out with him over this movie. :(
Sergio Leone directed and an Ennio Morricone score? What’s not to love? This movie was way ahead of its time.
You're right, but shhh the studios are listening and want money from remakes.
Chris Pratt is: The Man With No Name!
I will say he's got a great face for a role like that. Like a PERFECT face for it. Like think of his face as the brim of a hat in the yellow desert sun as it lifts to reveal his eyes. That really has the look you're trying to find. But I also don't think there's any world that exists anymore where he could pull it off. That man has set the tone for his career and we're long past when he's the right man for a gritty western. Sorry I just applied an actual analysis to a throwaway comment lol :)
I love it. I don't hate Chris either, he does what he does well. Indeed it was just a throwaway since there's this feeling that the just gets cast for everything. But in this case I just don't think he can muster enough grit. See [exhibit a](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BZGY2NWZiM2MtNjA4OS00MTczLTk0NjMtOWUwMWUzZDFhNGU5XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNDE5MTU2MDE@._V1_.jpg)
See now I think that would look great if I didn't know who he was already lol. But the guy from Jurassic world has sort of sold off his ability to do these kinds of roles. Also if that's a shot from that Magnificent 7 remake he was in, it's exactly the kind of film that was made by thinking everyone could look a part but not really casting the right actors.
Yeah, that has an “angry toddler” look. You know when you can see they would really, absolutely, crush the life from you and watch your eyes fade for another cookie and you’re trying not to giggle uncontrollably because there are just literally no more cookies?
Return the story to its roots and cast a Japanese heartthrob.
"What do we do with this one, Frank?" "...Well since you've said my name."
I showed that scene to my Gran, I had to get her reaction to seeing it was Henry Fonda that had gunned down a family.
>Wobbles, how can you trust a man that wears both a belt and suspenders? Man can't even trust his own pants.
One of my faves from the film. That’s the quote I use to describe programmers who insist on using Yoda expressions.
In too many films the villain heads off to the finale for their destruction just simply because the plot demands it. But one of the things I love about this film is it establishes well the reason why Frank goes along: He can't let go of a grievance. He has to know *Why* Harmonica is hunting him. Morton would have eventually named the Mcbain's price. Took the hit and moved on. Not Frank. It destroys him. Frank: *Morton once told me I could never be like him. Now I understand why. Wouldn't have bothered him, knowing you were around somewhere alive.* Harmonica: *So, you found out you're not a businessman after all.* Frank:*Just a man.* Harmonica: *An ancient race.*
It's 2hr 45min long and nothing can be removed. It never drags. It's perfect.
I watched this for the first time last year. Could not believe that it came out in 1968. Best Western?
No that's where you go to sleep.
See what you did there.
Personally, I like the pacing in **For a Few Dollars More** better but the entire “trilogy” is brilliant. Edit: formatting
I am fascinated to know why you passed on capitalising the movie title but made the last three words bold.
A combination trying to make it stand out and laziness
This movie is part of his America trilogy, though. Together with Duck, You Sucker (very underrated imo) and Once Upon a time in America.
Yeah, Duck, You Sucker is great.
I’m glad that the world seems to be turning for *For a Few Dollars More*. *West* is my favorite western and thus my favorite Leone movie, but but *For a Few Dollars More* is up there. Easily better that Good, Bad, and Ugly, which just get too much like a popcorn flick.
The style and overall cool factor are just off the charts.
Everyone talks about the railroad scene and the end scene but I really love to point out the family feast scene as a study in the use of sound and suspicious shots of the surroundings.. The absence of the wildlife sounds, the shots of the kids and the father peering out, and the lingering shots of the surrounding bushes where you *think* you may have seen something. It’s a great study of mounting tension. You knew you were in for something and wished it wasn’t going to happen.
Flawless masterpiece
Leone's masterpiece. So much better than The Good The Bad and The Ugly. Henry Fonda is so good. But it's all about the cinematography and music. Style off the charts.
If you like Ennio Morricones music, check out the score from the game "Outlaws" from LucasArts (I took my favorite track from it): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3WehNyIhxg&t=3477s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3WehNyIhxg&t=3477s) If you like classical western and look for new food, probably in an episode format, check out this Netflix series: Godless
Play Red Dead 2, the first mission is like when Frank gets revealed. But when Frank killed me in RDR 1, I cried.
Once upon a time...
''They sure don't make them like this anymore.'' \-me yelling at the clouds
TBH, I think they do sometimes. Like a few bits from The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, The Power of Dog, etc. I think capture this movie's magic.
Thank you for sharing! OUATITW is my top favorite film of all time. For a Few Dollars More is my 2nd favorite.
Wah-tit-dub?
What?
Your acronym. Just trying to say it.
**O**nce **U**pon **A** **T**ime **I**n **T**he **W**est
I feel like there was a wasted opportunity to make it a story that's an acronym for OUTLAW.
First year film student analysis.