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Old 29th January 2023, 10:03 PM
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I really enjoy his films, as both actor and director. When you think about it he's had one of the most remarkable careers in the history of cinema. The word legend is one of the most overused, and inappropriately used, words in the English language; but Clint Eastwood is one of the most iconic and legendary figures in cinema.
I don't think Clint has ever been in a genuinely poor film.

I would say he hasn't directed one either but i haven't seen Hereafter, Richard Jewell, Jersey Boys, J.Edgar or The 15:17 to Paris so can't say definitively on that front.

Anyone who hasn't seen Cry Macho really should do. It's fantastic. There's no Blu-ray over here but you can grab the dvd for a fiver nowadays.
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Old 29th January 2023, 10:19 PM
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I don't think Clint has ever been in a genuinely poor film.



I would say he hasn't directed one either but i haven't seen Hereafter, Richard Jewell, Jersey Boys, J.Edgar or The 15:17 to Paris so can't say definitively on that front.



Anyone who hasn't seen Cry Macho really should do. It's fantastic. There's no Blu-ray over here but you can grab the dvd for a fiver nowadays.
My favourite Clint always revolves between TGTBTU, Josey Wales or Dirty Harry.

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I don't think Clint has ever been in a genuinely poor film.

I would say he hasn't directed one either but i haven't seen Hereafter, Richard Jewell, Jersey Boys, J.Edgar or The 15:17 to Paris so can't say definitively on that front.

Anyone who hasn't seen Cry Macho really should do. It's fantastic. There's no Blu-ray over here but you can grab the dvd for a fiver nowadays.
I haven't seen Cry Macho yet, but I almost bought it a couple of weeks ago in one of Amazon Germany's Blu-ray promotions. In the end I ordered several other titles instead, although it is one that I'll probably pick up during a future promotion.
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Old 29th January 2023, 10:27 PM
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My favourite Clint always revolves between TGTBTU, Josey Wales or Dirty Harry.

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and The Outlaw Josey Wales are fantastic films I agree.
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Old 29th January 2023, 10:29 PM
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Oh I don't disagree now. I'm older and find myself appreciating sides of cinema and actors I never did. I've a lot to catch up on. Michael Caine for instance is another actor I never liked but now appreciate far more. And no it has bugger all to do with Christopher Nolan.
The turnaround with Clint was probably catching up with the Dollars Trilogy, specifically The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, in my mid twenties.
I think age makes you appreciate age.
I'm love Michael Caine's films as well. I've managed to pick up quite a few on Blu-ray.
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Old 29th January 2023, 10:43 PM
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I'm love Michael Caine's films as well. I've managed to pick up quite a few on Blu-ray.
Now Michael Caine has made some poor films. Those two Harry Palmer films Bullet to Beijing and Midnight in St Petersburg really sullied the character. The Magus and The Island as well. They were dire.

There are also way too many for me to ever watch, also a hell of a lot i don't wish to watch either. Too many small parts in bigger films whereas Clint was always the star.
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Now Michael Caine has made some poor films. Those two Harry Palmer films Bullet to Beijing and Midnight in St Petersburg really sullied the character. The Magus as well. That was dire.

There are also way too many for me to ever watch, also a hell of a lot i don't wish to watch either. Too many small parts in bigger films whereas Clint was always the star.
The Magus was a fantastic piece of cinema!
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Now Michael Caine has made some poor films. Those two Harry Palmer films Bullet to Beijing and Midnight in St Petersburg really sullied the character. The Magus and The Island as well. They were dire.

There are also way too many for me to ever watch, also a hell of a lot i don't wish to watch either. Too many small parts in bigger films whereas Clint was always the star.
Is The Magus no good Dem? I've had that one on my wishlist for ages.

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The Magus was a fantastic piece of cinema!
You are the only person i've heard of that likes it.

Even Caine said it was shit.
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Old 29th January 2023, 10:51 PM
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Is The Magus no good Dem? I've had that one on my wishlist for ages.

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I bought the dual format release a few years ago. So disappointing. Couldn't wait to get rid of it.

Reading into it at the time nobody liked it. Caine and co-star Candice Bergen hated it
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