The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (1966) First Time Watching! Movie Reaction!!

[@TBRSchmitt]

The Man With no Name Trilogy has been amazing to experience! Some of the most iconic music and films! Still so much more for us to experience in the great world of Westerns! Thank you all for the support!

[@RJKookie]

I'm very excited to see what other classic films you discover next! The Dollar Trilogy and Lawrence of Arabia have been my favorite reactions so far ...

[@positivelynegative9149]

For more Eastwood western, I recommend The Outlaw Josey Wales. For a less-gritty western, Young Guns was a fun, Hollywood western.

[@josephamoraz7990]

@@positivelynegative9149 I second "young guns & young guns 2" they deserve some reactions.

[@josephamoraz7990]

For some more modern Westerns you guys should check out "young guns & young guns 2" young cast of stars, based on real people and events. Grew up watching it and still like them today. Also "open range" ( Kevin Costner & Robert Duvall)

[@MrChumpus]

I consider this to be my "favorite" movie since I was 14. 40 years later, I haven't found a replacement yet

[@chrisbiebel6205]

There's actually an interesting story about Arch Stanton's skeleton. Leone didn't like the look of the fake prop skeletons and asked his main prop guy if he could find a real skeleton to use for the shot. They found a woman in Madrid who would rent out a skeleton for movies. It turned out that the skeleton was her mother's and in her will, her mother, who had been an actress, stated that she wanted her skeleton to be used in movies so that her acting career would continue even after her death.

[@AbdulGabagool83]

Lots of interesting stories about these movies. This story is super interesting and nasty af lol. I remember also reading that the dead tree Clint rides by in the intro of fistful of dollars was first spotted outside some guys house. The film crew pretended to be with the city and removed and took the tree lol

[@georgebyron468]

Wow, thanks for sharing that story

[@stevenhernandeznon-profitf968]

?!?!

[@Erizedd]

Now that is an awesome story! What a way to immortalise your acting legacy even after death - that woman's mother was cool. lol

[@JW666]

Yep, love that story ;) =P =)

[@tommyirvine5261]

"The ecstasy of gold" is the theme played during the graveyard search. One of Ennio Morricone's finest works.

[@christopherclement8252]

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[@rabbitandcrow]

And the music was written before shooting, and Sergio Leone built the scene around the music - like a musical number or dance.

[@dreiserrules9414]

@@rabbitandcrow I verify that. Luckily, for Once Upon A Time In America, the entire soundtrack had been in the can for years before Leone shot that, his last film. And wow, does it show.

[@beatmet2355]

It opens every Metallica show and I love that. It’s a great segue to a live concert.

[@tannhauser5399]

@Tommy Irvine - sure it is. Just check the "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" - done by "The Danish National Symphony Orchestra", the "Extasy of Gold" starts around 2m40s. A pure masterpiece. Ennio was a genius. Pure and simple -> "Morricone's father first taught him to read music and to play several instruments. He entered the Saint Cecilia Conservatory to take trumpet lessons under the guidance of Umberto Semproni. He formally entered the conservatory in 1940 at age 12, enrolling in a four-year harmony program that he completed within six months." And let's not forget about Edda Dell'Orso - who contributed a lot to some of that (with plenty of other movies done with Morricone).

[@randylevy]

Once Upon a Time in the West is a must watch. IMO, it's Sergio Leone's masterpiece. Building on the previous westerns while honing his style and elevating the genre to the level of an operatic myth.

[@TBRSchmitt]

It is on our list!

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

O, that's the best one I've ever seen. What a saga.

[@jamesmyrick9083]

OUaTitW is a really good film. 👍💯

[@d2heffz231]

Harmonicas theme still gives me chills.

[@marcuscato9083]

Agreed. Not just one of the greatest westerns but one of my all time favorite films.

[@leedog396]

Eli Wallach's performance just elevates this movie to another level.

[@jayclean5653]

He was so damn good in this.

[@highwaystar3780]

Legendary

[@darrenmoses3385]

I'm with you on that.

[@qasimmir7117]

‘If you have to shoot, shoot! Don’t talk.’

[@frankgesuele6298]

Based on his experience with Leone he convinced his friend Henry Fonda to do Once Upon a Time in the West 🤠

[@Heritage367]

Tuco is one of all-time favorite movie characters. Ruthless yet hilarious.

[@frankgesuele6298]

"If you're gonna shoot. Shoot." "Don't talk." Words to live by😎

[@abrahamkoffi9922]

He made the movie. My favorite character by far in this movie.

[@House0fHoot]

Tuco is so *human* with his faults, humour & greed. The scene with his brother (the priest) was heartbreaking. Blondie as the ‘angel’ & Sentenza as the ‘devil’ - with Tuco teetering between the two

[@Fibonaccisghost]

Also know as “The Rat”

[@seamustheplatypus]

This really is Eli Wallach movie. How he didn't get an Oscar for his performance is beyond me. The music is from Ennio Morricone. I was lucky enough to see him in concert years ago. He was a true genius. The music when they get to the cemetery is Ecstasy of gold, probably the best film music ever.

[@abrahamkoffi9922]

Yeah he owned the movie.

[@davidjacobs8558]

This was considered a foreign movie. It's Italian movie, not US. Oscar is for US movies only.

[@juanitajones6900]

Ennio Morricone should have been nominated for his score, as well.

[@juanitajones6900]

@Goosecore I thought Eastwood was pretty awesome in this movie. But yeah . . . I think Eli Wallach stole the show.

[@GT-mq1dx]

My absolute favorite of favorites!

[@davidmeir9348]

The final standoff is just a thing of beauty. The close ups on the eyes, the camera constantly moving from one another with that mesmerizing music in the background. No doubt one of the greatest scene in cinematic history.

[@Acme1970]

The thing about the final showdown is that Angel Eyes has to know he's gonna die, no matter which one he kills the other man will kill him but his greed and ego won't let him walk away.

[@davidmeir9348]

@@Acme1970 Also, it's not noticeable immediately, but upon rewatch you do notice that Blondie never looks away from Angel Eyes, first because he knows he is the most dangerous of the two, but also because he knows that Tuco's gun is empty and has only to deal with him.

[@lethaldose2000]

That's how you end a movie for sure.

[@pigpiggypigbigpig681]

That ending feels the most legendary compared to any other film I’ve ever seen. The story, acting, directing, music, everything was almost surreal.

[@fran3ro]

@@davidmeir9348 Blondie had everything thought. Not only he only had to focus on Angel Eyes, who didn't knew Tuco hadn't ammo, but also eh didn't wrote a name in the stone, so even if he died the others more than likely wouldn't have the money. Edit: oh man, they just adressed what I wrote. That happen when one write a comment without watching all the video. My bad 😋

[@derekramsaroup3883]

The late,great Eli Wallach as Tuco ,"The Ugly" ,was the absolute star of this epic western

[@sparky6086]

Eli Wallach steals the show as Tuco. ....Ennio Morricone's soundtrack's awesome! He used all kinds of sounds, many of which weren't produced by musical instruments.

[@TBRSchmitt]

I agree on both points!

[@Madbandit77]

Sergio Leone hired him, due to playing the lead bandit Calvera in "The Magnificent Seven".

[@current9300]

My favorite Eli Wallach fact is that despite all of his iconic roles in movies, his portrayal of Mr. Freeze in 1960s Batman tv series got him more fanmail than all of his other roles combined.

[@RussellCHall]

@@current9300 I had no idea, that is a very sweet fact and made my day. Loved Eli in everything

[@seragx99]

Legend has it that in order to gather an orchestra he was as constrained in budget as the rest of the film (it went as far as Clint Eastwood and all other actors wearing their own personal clothes since there was no wardrobe department!) , so he would just build the music around the musicians he could afford and the instruments they could play, that's why the ensemble for all these films are so odd! And yet it contributed to how unique and iconic the music is!

[@qualifiedspace7679]

Fun Fact: Spaghetti Westerns were truly international productions. They were often filmed in Spain by an Italian Director, using an Italian and Spanish crew, and featuring a cast of Italian, Spanish, German and American Actors. Since the actors didn't necessarily speak the same language, they delivered their lines in whatever language they were used to and the whole thing was dubbed in post-production.

[@jayclean5653]

Hence the term Spaghetti

[@JAIstarkillerkid]

@@jayclean5653 Spaghetti generally references the Italian part of the productions... this person was just pointing out they were often more international than strictly Italian.

[@davidjacobs8558]

The main reason why they filmed in Spain is, 1. Spain has those desert areas, which other European nations don't have. 2. at the time, Spain was under military dictatorship of General Franco. Who was desperate to improve economic situation of Spain. So he invited European film makers to make their movies in Spain. All those soldiers in this film was actual Spanish enlisted men, and they brought out all those old cannons from Museums around the Spain.

[@nomenestomen3452]

@@davidjacobs8558 Not just that the soldiers were real soldiers but the spanish army also build many of the sets like the graveyard and the bridge that was blown up. There was also a funny accident in which the bridge blew up to early before the camera was filming. The responsible officer was so embarrassed that he let build the bridge a second time by his men.

[@anthonydandrea4376]

Having enjoyed this film for over 50 years, I have come to the conclusion that Eli Wallach's performance as Tuco is one of the finest I've ever seen. It is flawless. There is not one false moment in his portrayal. They never shot sync sound, so everything was dubbed. A moment that shows how detailed this film is: during the scene Tuco eats with Angel Eyes...they put a stomach gurgle in...like Tuco hadn't eaten in a while. Brilliant! Wallach is an amazing character actor who has been in countless classic films. He also has the most memorable dialogue..."When you have to shoot, shoot...don't talk". Thank you for your wonderful reaction!

[@davidjacobs8558]

his acting is so good, Mexican audiences thought he was a Mexican.

[@Aggiebrettman]

That last sequence-- L'estasi dell'oro and then Il Triello -- remain some of the most gorgeous shots ever captured on film. Nearly 10 minutes of operatic western tension. I love every second of it.

[@herrzimm]

HIGHLY recommend watching Clint Eastwood as a director for "Outlaw Josey Wales", "High Plains Drifter" and "Pale Rider". You can tell that he learned a TON of things from Sergio. How to set up shots, character introductions, variety of casting "unconventional" actors into lead roles, tailoring casting choices for specific roles or roles for specific actors (Especially Outlaw), use of lighting and other camera use. Also, while they are clearly influenced by Sergio's style, Clint is able to put his own unique spin on the movies he directed by how he edited the films to move the story along a little bit faster, but also allow the story to be told through the visuals and set designs. (Pale and Drifter). Clint also has a good ear for music as well, and while not quite as memorable as Morriconne's work, Eastwood knows that a "theme" for a character is important as well as should sound "unique" for each film. Like I said, really recommend that you keep going down the Clint Eastwood/Western movie reactions for a while and then "Unforgiven" followed up by other Eastwood movies. His body of work is amazing.

[@enriquemendiola490]

Another mentor to Eastwood would be Don Seigal. He directed him in Coogan's Bluff, Beguiled and DIrty Harry.

[@crazysilly2914]

Also, '‘hang ‘em high” is a good one too

[@subgum3403]

All the films great Hangem high is awesome

[@platynowyfifa7684]

I love High Plains Drifter

[@damianolanzoni9583]

One of the best scene (and one of the most underrated) is the one with Tuco and his brother. In less than 5 minutes, Leone overturns the public's perception of Tuco: from dastardly villain to tragic anti hero.

[@scottthiele-d4r]

Outsanding point there.

[@po5283]

Recommend taking a couple minutes and watching the Danish National Symphony Orchestra's live performance of the theme to TGTBTU, from their Clint Eastwood man with no name concert. They also tackle other iconic films and franchises in other concerts, including Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings.

[@jackbylsma1816]

Absolutely. The Danish national symphony performance was AWESOME

[@belegcuthalion3751]

And please do a reaction to that:)

[@eloy6017]

I approve this message!

[@IvorClegg]

I highly recommend you do this!

[@BrorSnor1]

I was just about to say the same thing! And maybe do a reaction to that as well?

[@OuterGalaxyLounge]

It's not only that you two are so good at following the plots of these movies, but it's the absolute fun time you guys are having while watching. You really enjoy the movies and that's the spirit that's needed for anyone claiming to love and appreciate them.

[@rbrtck]

The music being playing while Tuco searched for the grave is appropriately called "The Ecstasy of Gold".

[@kjek1]

It’ll be a sad day when Clint finally goes. One of the last remaining stars of a truly golden age for cinema. Actor, director, musician, he’s great at it all, a bonafide legend.

[@panther7748]

Two more points about the movie: 1: It's essentially an anti-war movie. Sergio Leone was a strong opponent of war (not surprising after he had witnessed WW2 in Italy as a child), and you see that in this movie. In almost every scene that involves the US civil war, you see how pointless and inhumane it is. Loads of soldiers dying for an insignificant bridge, a "traitor" being shot without trial, soldiers retreating through the desert and dying there, the wounded in the monastery... One of the key moments is when Angel Eyes (the Bad) comes to the confederate field hospital and even HE looks at it like "this is really bad". And then there is of course the drunk Captain who finds his salvation when the bridge is blown up. But the clever thing is that the Civil War is not the main focus of the movie - it's not ABOUT the war, it's just the background for the story, yet it is closely linked to it. Our main characters get entangled in it again and again, but they are not really invested in its cause, they just use it to get closer to their goal. 2: The main character motive of the movie is greed. All three main characters just want one thing - the money. The only difference between them are their methods. This is reflected in the music: They all share the same theme, just played with different instruments.

[@joeberger3441]

Great reaction. If you liked Eli Wallach, i highly recommend the original "Magnificent Seven". He plays the main villain. All star cast of good guys (Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, Yul Brynner, James Coburn, etc)

[@PapaEli-pz8ff]

Yes indeed 👍🏾 I saw it for the very first time back in 1960. Remains an all time favorite of mine

[@hrolfdemayrsson542]

Yes, fantastic cast, tempo and music.

[@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344]

I've really started to appreciate Eli Wallach. He was such versatile actor. My favorite Eli Wallach role is as Harry Hunter in "How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life." 1968. It's a sophisticated comedy. His banter with fellow co-star Dean Martin is sublime. When Harry is writing a letter with a pencil and breaks the tip, over and over again-that is acting. His wife Anne Jackson plays his mistress in the movie. Dean an Eli should have made more movies together.

[@mikecaetano]

Eli Wallach is also great in Baby Doll (1956) (also starring Karl Malden and Carroll Baker), The Misfits (1961) (also starring Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, and Montgomery Clift), and Lord Jim (1965) (also starring Peter O'Toole, James Mason, and Curd Jürgens).

[@petenorton883]

@@mikecaetano Personally I love him in the Victors, a film which I think is often underrated. He perfectly catches the civilians in uniform reality of the typical PBI.

[@jabbawonger6572]

Eli Wallach's portrayal of Tuco is perfect, he's an amoral scumbag yet Wallach makes us like him with an incredible performance. The defining movie of the Spaghetti Western genre.

[@Foksuh]

Tuco is definitely the one with any character arc. My favourite scene is with his brother, where we learn a little about him and see his mask drop and moment of vulnerability even. Tough childhood and bad choices, an ugly life.

[@scottythetrex5197]

One of the greatest ever! The ending when Tuco is running through the cemetery and the music is playing one of the most incredible scenes in the history of film.

[@lethaldose2000]

The Good, The Bad, and the Gruesome have finally arrived at the Schmitt channel. JUST remember "When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk." What a line for the ages. All movie villains should take that with them to the grave. TRULY TRULY EPIC LINE

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

I seem to recall a similar line in "Die Hard"

[@APerson4889-g5f]

I wish anime heeded that advice

[@lethaldose2000]

@@jean-paulaudette9246 I did believe you are right. I can't remember if McClain said it in Die hard 1 or 3. Still a line for the ages.

[@lethaldose2000]

@@APerson4889-g5f Tuco can't die. We need him to shout profanities at the end of movie.

[@blanewilliams5960]

Absolutely!

[@boosuedon]

You owe it to yourselves to listen to The Danish Symphony Orchestra perform the music from The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly. The concert occurred in 2018 and to date has had over 1.14 million views! They did an incredible job of replicating the original score!

[@thenationaltimelyactionhou9328]

This film is a masterpiece!

[@davidbrowne5804]

The grave yard in the final scene was created by the Spanish army for the film and was just left to decay for 50 years until some locals rediscovered it and recreated the original film set, I visited it a few years ago and it is absolutely amazing . We stayed in a small town near by called Santo Domingo de Silos and sad hill cemetery is about a 20 min ride on a motorcycle so if you ever get a chance to travel in Spain make this a place to visit, thanks to all the people who worked so hard to bring this iconic set back to life

[@mytime007]

I watched the Doc of this, it is real good.

[@omarsoliman2355]

The single most cinematically stunning movie in film history.

[@sephjnr]

Eli and Clint sound noticably older in some scenes because the ones that were deleted from the theatrical cut had no dubbing (the movie was shot with each actor speaking their own language and later overdubbed) - when the scenes were unearthed 44 years later Eli and Clint were brought in to dub these, and as Lee van Cleef had died in 1984 his lines had another actor.

[@lethaldose2000]

Hands down The BEST WESTERN of all time. What an awesome movie tagline. "For three men, the Civil War wasn't hell. It was practice." That bridge scene was so EPIC, I can picture those men still fighting over the bridge. "ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST" and "The Magnificent Seven" You must watch those now.

[@Koiranpaeinen]

I agree, Seven Samurai before The Magnificent Seven though!

[@jeg5gom]

Director/writer Sergio Leone was an actual history buff, having surrounded this movie with factual details from the Civil War. The Battle of Glorieta Pass, New Mexico Territory, the Civil War’s westernmost battle (New Mexico Territory), was the backdrop, with true life participants mentioned: Col. Canby (Union) and Gen. Sibley (CSA). Amazing scenario.

[@gishgali8354]

Once Upon a Time in the West is really the end of the No Name series. Charles Bronson replaces Clint Eastwood but it might be the best of the four. Definitely need to watch it because it tell The Man With No Name's origin.

[@hannahprose]

Yes! Great movie & amazing cast, especially Henry Fonda.

[@shanenolan8252]

Agreed must watch.

[@Daniel24724]

I think "MY NAME IS NOBODY" (1973) is the real end of the No Name series. Leone wrote it and directed some of it. 😉

[@gishgali8354]

@@Daniel24724 That's a great one too. Never considered it a No Name movie, but that is probably because I knew Terence Hill as Trinity long before I saw Nobody. You think we can get them to watch They Call Me Trinity?

[@Daniel24724]

@@gishgali8354 I don't know. "MY NAME IS NOBODY" is not only a comedy. The issue of "the end of the West and of the West heroes" is very emotional. The others Terence Hill movies are far from that.

[@jollyrodgers7272]

ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST (Paramount/Euro International and Sergio Leone, 1968) is a classic with Henty Fonda, Charles Bronson, Claudia Cardinale, Jason Robards and is iconic as this - the opening scene with Jack Elam and Woody Strode is worth the price of a ticket. Years later, Dire Straits recorded an homage to the film on their Communique' album with ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST, but set in modern day America.

[@guitarman8462]

This whole movie was filmed in Spain by an Italian director. They call these movies " Spaghetti Westerns " for a reason . On Netflix they have a documentary of Sad Hill final scene with all the graves. Although over the years the graveyard was covered up by grass. So what Spain did was uncover the whole thing. They even got help from many people to uncover it and also France .

[@LowPlainsDrifter60]

Only the exteriors were flimed in spain, the interiors were filmed in the Cinecitta film studios in Rome.

[@davidjacobs8558]

There is very good reasons why they shot the movie in Spain. At the time, Spain was under the rule of military dictator General Franco. And he was desperate to improve Spain's economic situation, and one plan for that was to invite foreign film makers to come to Spain to shoot movies. All the extras in this movie were Spanish soldiers, and all the weapons were brought out from military Museums. The Army engineers built the bridge and other set pieces.

[@guitarman8462]

@@steffenam Quentin T said " Spaghetti westerns are my favorite westerns ". If you notice , westerns made by American directors were clean ? And by that I mean : shiny gun , clean shave , shiny boots , well showered and so on . Director from : Good , Bad & The Ugly " made the times more realistic .

[@Fibonaccisghost]

5:59 “Oh yeah, the bad. That makes sense.” 🤣

[@gutz1981]

11:53 It is Eli Walach saying the lines. This and several other scenes were never released or dubbed in the US and as such, Eli and Clint for the special edition uncut release of this redid their voices some 40 years later. So that is what the voices are not the same. But glad they got them to do their lines again and not some sound alikes.

[@karlmortoniv2951]

Yeah, Clint doesn't sound like himself any more at all and Eli sounded like he thoroughly enjoyed the intervening 40 years just fine. LOL! The guy they got to imitate Lee Van Cleef was the least distracting, which probably says something about something.

[@bobschenkel7921]

Eli Wallach, aka Tuco Benedicto Pacifico Juan Maria Ramirez, is one of the greatest characters on film. Director/Actor Quentin Tarantino calls it the best performance ever in a movie. Mr. Wallach had himself a nice little career, he started on Broadway, but was quickly discovered by Hollywood. His major films include: "The Misfits", "The Magnificent Seven", "TGTBTU", right up to "The Godfather Part III". And ol' Lee Van Cleef had played "the third bad guy on the right" for many years, until "For A Few Dollars More", then his career rebounded, especially in Europe. And Ennio Morricone is a master of music. Is there any doubt? Sergio Leone can craft and photograph a story like few others in the industry. RIP to all four men.

[@FlickFreaks]

This is the greatest movie ever made

[@PikesvilleAl]

This film is one of the greatest movies ever, One of the first to show the action entirely within the viewers' frame of reference

[@thequietrevolution3404]

Lee Van Cleef is well known for portraying classic western villains. His most famous roles include "High Noon", "Gunfight at the O.K. Corral" and "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance".

[@Mr.Goodkat]

lol, how are those his most famous roles? he's like a speechless henchmen in the background in TMWSLV and I don't even remember him in High Noon at all, more people will know him from Escape from New York nowadays than either of those.

[@JBuddis]

@@Mr.Goodkat High Noon was his first film, playing one of Frank Miller's men. But For a Few Dollars More was his first actual starring role that really launched his career, becoming a superstar in Europe where he largely stayed through the 60s and 70s until the Western craze died down along with his career.

[@g.sergiusfidenas6650]

He also played similar characters in Noir films like The Big Combo in which he is one of the heavies of the main mobster, thankfully he went to play better roles than just grunts.

[@BlazeInjun]

Don't remember Lee Van Cleef in "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance." Lee Marvin was the main villain.

[@Mr.Goodkat]

@@BlazeInjun Van Cleef was one of his cronies go back and you'll see.

[@MrPomomies]

Fun fact: Eli Vallach, "The Ugly" did not know anything about guns as of filming this. The director let him play with couple hours with them, to learn how to dismantle etc. etc. and then just come up with something. In reality what he created would have not functioned at all.

[@mattlawrence1932]

You'll love "The Quick &The Dead" It's got Gene Hackman, Sharon Stone , Russell Crowe in his first big role & a very young Leo DiCaprio & many others it's probably the best 90's western of all time 💯

[@88wildcat]

Other than Tombstone you mean.

[@johnw8578]

Yes!!

[@gregoryjenkins8645]

No, it was Virtuosity, a sci fi film with Denzel Washington.

[@philipcamp1370]

Superb

[@spinynorman887]

Fun fact: The cemetery music is called "The Ecstasy of Gold" and is regularly used as the intro music by the band Metallica when they are on tour. And Eli Wallach's last name is pronounced "Wall-lack" Regarding the train scene, trains are so heavy that if one ran over your leg, you would probably not bleed. The pressure seals the wound closed. So it's plausible that it'd cut the chain quickly. Finally, it might have been inevitable, but I love that you're calling your followers "Schmittheads"! I about schmitt myself when I saw it. If you want to see Clint's version of how a western should be made, you should check out "Unforgiven" in which he not only starred, but directed. Another classic in its own right.

[@zvimur]

11:55, this and other scenes from the Italian cut were restored into the DVD/BluRay featuring dubbing by older Wallach, Eastwood and replacement voice dubbers for actors who died.

[@mustangtel9265]

Yes.... unfortunately the added scenes seem out of place in my opinion... I much prefer the original version.

[@zvimur]

@@mustangtel9265 1. You're used to the old cut. 2. Though the acoustic "uncanny valley" is a problem.

[@alexkaen1701]

The best part of these movies is the fact that Eastwood's character isn't a traditional action hero, he's a trickster. He's basically the prototype for Loki, if Loki ended up in the old west, which is one of the best ideas for a Marvel movie I can imagine. Also, Tuco's no man of faith. I''d believe that he's done the "train breaks handcuff" trick before, maybe a couple of times...

[@MrSilentBill]

"Ecstasy of Gold", the music piece that plays when Tuco is searching the graveyard is used by Metallica as intro to their concerts. When they played with the San Francisco Symphony for the S & M concert and album, they got an actual live performance not just from the tape. And my 2 cents for the Man with no Name: To me it doesn't make sense, that it's the same individual in all 3 movies. If this is the one where he got his poncho and the other movies happen after this one, then what happened with the 100k? He doesn't come across like a man who went on a journey, scored big time, then he has nothing for some reason, then he scores big time again and then he suddenly has nothing again and has to score a 3rd time. For me this rather underlines the feeling of a mythical character, that the townsfolk will keep telling stories about for generations, but nobody really knows who he was. - There is a late Western with Clint Eastwood called *Pale Rider* , that is also well worth watching.

[@vincentjoyce5100]

I think it’s also in a beer ad.

[@MrRyguy2112]

As is High Plains Drifter.

[@guitarman0551]

High Plains Drifter is another one that carries on that mystical, mythical theme.

[@ggbarnum765]

Pale rider is basically a remake of high plains drifter

[@redjakOfficial]

Enio Morricone is one of the greatest movie composer ever.

[@semperterra3235]

37:00 - $200,000 in 1862 would be worth $5,901,227.72 today, so yes it's quite a bit, but it's contained in 8 bags, and that doesn't divide by 3, only by 1 or 2. 🤠🤠🤠

[@boosuedon]

Fun fact: This movie set, "Sad Hill Cemetery" is an active tourist attraction in Spain. You can virtually visit this site and still see the fake graves and the stone center where the gunfight occurred. Arch Stantons grave is still there along with the scarf hanging around the grave cross. Kind of cool!

[@dgunn2817]

One of my all-time favorite movies. It is an operatic masterpiece. And yes the music is a character onto itself.

[@brad1092]

Due to a miscommunication, the bridge was blown up before cameras were rolling so they had to rebuild the entire thing. Luckily, no one got hurt although Eli Wallach narrowly avoided injury numerous times throughout filming (the train/handcuff scene was just as dangerous as it looked).

[@snooperslooth2795]

Not to mention all of the shovels thrown in his direction that just barely missed his head.

[@brad1092]

@@snooperslooth2795 the shovel from Angel Eyes misses by inches!

[@guitarman8462]

That's what the documentary said. And the director went insane . So all the 3 actors went away for about 3 days and had to come back to shoot the whole scene over again . Check out " Sad Hill " documentary on Netflix .

[@rollfizzlebeef6619]

If you pay attention during the train scene, Eli Wallach almost gets beheaded by one of the steps on the side of the train. If he had lifted his head just a little too soon before he slid down, he would've been dead. Also, during the bridge explosion scene, a huge rock almost hits Clint Eastwood in the head, and probably would've killed him if it did.

[@guitarman8462]

@@rollfizzlebeef6619 in the bridge scene with dynamite , both actors were right by the director . Those were stunt doubles . Clint even said in the documentary " I'll be by you during the explosion " to the director .

[@djyanno]

Eli Wallach is so good, he deserved every minutes of screen time

[@gutz1981]

9:19 HOLLY SH!T It is. I just saw both scenes side by side to confirm. I have watched these films for over 30 years now many many times and never picked up on that. WOW. Great catch.

[@TBRSchmitt]

Haha thank you and thanks for the confirmation!

[@DavidBush-wm1fe]

Have watched this movie a dozen or so times and its just gets better each time - especially Eli Wallach's performance.

[@RJKookie]

Guess I'm losing some beauty sleep tonight! So stoked for this !! My folks and I were supposed to see Ennio Morricone's live show in L.A. back in 2014 but it got canceled because he had some serious health issues. I would have loved to see him conduct a live orchestra to this iconic score. What a legend! And Eli Wallach is MVP!!

[@TBRSchmitt]

Wow that would have been spectacular! Definitely a legend and Eli was incredible! Now go to sleep lol

[@RJKookie]

@@TBRSchmitt 🤣🤣❣

[@nevrogers8198]

I actually DID get to see Morricone play in the Piazza San Marco, at the Venice Film Festival in 2007. Ridiculously good! Far and away the best composer to have worked in film in the last century (and there's some serious competition there). His collaborations with Leone stand out due to their love of opera (note the "themes" for each character). In Once Upon A Time In The West, the music is played on set for some scenes so the characters move to the music. It's technically a better film than GBU (and has Leone's only decent role for a woman) but kinda equal in terms of enjoyment. Either way, unmissable - so can't wait for you to get round to it.

[@nevrogers8198]

I also saw Ennio: Il Maestro at the cinema a few weeks ago. A superb film of his life and work. Made me cry. A lot. 😉

[@billbabcock1833]

I have to say, I've never heard anyone refer to the three main characters as the good, the bad and the ugly, even though that's how the title refers to them. 😀 With this movie, Clint Eastwood's career is shot out of a cannon.

[@LordVolkov]

Ennio Morricone (RIP) throws down so hard on GB&E. The use of vocalization in addition to the thumping percussion like the stamp of boots and twanging western strings is so good! Ecstacy of Gold might be his best song ever. It's certainly my favorite of Morricone's.

[@brothergrief9531]

I would advise you to try Clint Eastwood in The Outlaw Josey Wales. In my opinion it's his best Western movie.

[@jimmorrish6771]

yeah, my all-time fave clint flick.... especially the first half of it, absolutely brill

[@GrosvnerMcaffrey]

Ridiculous. Everyone knows the Unforgiven is and no it's not opinion

[@brothergrief9531]

@@GrosvnerMcaffrey looks and sounds like an opinion to me.

[@beatmet2355]

Definitely

[@GrosvnerMcaffrey]

@@GeorgeTropicana I don't think so

[@michalbotek]

On the gravestone of Lee van Cleef "The best of the bad". The scene, where Tuco assembles the revolver in the gunshop is improv. Eli Wallach knew little to nothing about guns. What a character. Thank you for your reaction. If you want a good Lee van Cleef movie, "Death rides a horse" is a good choice also. Plus with Clint, "Two mules for sister Sara".

[@navagate1900]

Check out, The Danish National Symphony Orchestra - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. You will love it. Look for Props. I saw the movie at the Drive-in when it came out, always been one of my favs.

[@jdnaz1288]

A terrific conclusion to one of the greatest trilogies of all time! Not only are all 3 movies good, but the trilogy manages to get better as you go on, with each movie being better than the previous entry. Also, like I imagine others have said, I highly recommend "Once Upon A Time In The West". Not just a great movie, but a great soundtrack, including the iconic "Man with the Harmonica".

[@floorticket]

The first western I ever saw first-run in the theater was: "The Outlaw Josey Wales" (1976), when I was ten. The last western I saw in the theater was "Unforgiven" (1992).

[@Chamomileable]

Outside of the Dollars Trilogy, hands-down my favorite classic western is Outlaw Josey Wales, which also stars Clint.

[@autohmae]

Also something to check out: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - The Danish National Symphony Orchestra (Live) You can see them perform the song, the masterpiece. You could even react to it. If I understand correctly the music was made for the movie but before shooting the scenes. Most of the original movie music is made after shooting the scenes

[@MolnarG007]

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - The Danish National Symphony Orchestra (Live) kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5_YgHSoesukfdE

[@Dyrla67]

Definitely worth watching, they performed a whole concert of the works of Ennio Morricone. Hearing a whole orchestra and choir performing these pieces was a joy to listen to.

[@Cau_No]

I'm still glad I was able to attend a concert of Ennio Morricone himself a few years before he passed. One of the reprises at the end was of course "The Ecstasy of Gold".

[@bamzz7801]

Yes, Sergio Leonie had the music and movie in his head and would describe the movie while making the music sounds from start to finish before filming. The music did come first.

[@jeffelliott7353]

It is the presence of Tuco Benedicto Pacifico Juan Maria Ramirez that sets this above the others. Eli Wallach brought the role truly to life. The scene between he and his brother speaks volumes on the effects of desperate poverty on people. Definitely a second on Once upon a time in the West. Great to see Henry Fonda as a ruthless villain for a change.

[@Tommy1977777]

The specific "poncho" the man with no name wears is called a Serape.

[@PrimeCircuit]

Tuco is one of the greatest characters in movie history!

[@potterj09]

Guy's I'd recommend you give Open Range a "shot", a modern western that doesn't get enough credit. Brilliant, solid acting from all the cast: Costner, Duvall, Michael Gambon, Annette Benning, that young guy from Starwars Rogue One, and it even has the big guy from the 90's tv shoe E.R and the crazy old man with the blimp from Waterworld :)

[@KyleS3m3noff]

Open Range is criminally overlooked. A great film in it's own right, but man - the cinematography. Every single scene is just gorgeous.

[@ronbock8291]

@@KyleS3m3noff underrated gem. The gunfight climax is the best ever filmed, IMO.

[@CIintB3ASTW0oD]

@@steffenam That and how scatter guns throw people back tree feet. But that's just Hollywood. Another really good but understated "movie" was Broken Trail. Directed by Walter Hill in the early 00s, it was a two part made for AMC movie. It also stars Robert Duvall with Thomas Jaden Church.

[@TracySmith-xy9tq]

It's Lee van Cleef who is my favorite. The second movie was more about his character (Mortimer), than it was Eastwood's character. He was great also as Angel Eyes (The Bad) - best bad guy ever. Lee van Cleef had a magnetic presence - he drew the viewer right in. He could convey so much with just his eyes and facial expressions without having to say a word. You see this in his opening scene in GBU and the final scene in For a Few Dollars More. Lee died way too young, at 64 from a heart attack at the end of 1989. He was only five years older than Clint Eastwood. I was a kid when these movies were made, but didn't get to see them until I was an adult. I probably wouldn't have appreciated them as much as I do now if I'd seen them then. The thing is that none of the three were particularly good, and the Bad (Angel Eyes) killed the fewest out of the three men. (3 men). Go figure. I wish Angel Eyes hadn't got killed at the end - none of the three had any real right to the money. The guy who did the music - Ennio Morricone - was a genius and he died not too long ago in 2020. His music complimented and amplified whatever was going on in the movie. He did a lot of movie soundtracks. Eli Wallach's last name was pronounced as if it was spelled "Wallack".

[@sadrialsk4185]

As a Turk, my favorite foreign actor is Lee Van Cleef. Ugliness has never been so handsome. I can watch a movie just because there's Lee Van Cleef, he has incredible charisma, I think he's the most charismatic man of creation.

[@TracySmith-xy9tq]

@@sadrialsk4185 Eli Wallach was "The Ugly". Lee van Cleef was "The Bad". And, yes, he was very handsome ❤️

[@sspsfivefivefive]

What really made this movie stand out for me was the backdrop of the American Civil War. It gave the movie depth and scale. Loved the reaction. xx

[@ElderonAnalas]

I mean, the whole "wild west" era took place a little before, during and a little after the Civil War, so it makes sense.

[@TheTerryGene]

If you enjoyed this, I recommend you see “The Magnificent Seven,” as well as “Once Upon a Time in the West.” In “The Magnificent Seven” Eli Wallach (The Ugly in this) plays Calvera, leader of a band of Mexican bandits. It’s a classic remake of the Japanese film “Seven Samurai.”

[@Madbandit77]

Sergio Leone hired Wallach, due to him being in "The Magnificent Seven".

[@axx6435]

Eli Wallach performance was epic and groundbreaking.

[@CEngelbrecht]

3:40 *"Interesting contraption..."* It's a well. It uses donkey power to pump up water.

[@lethaldose2000]

Amazing reaction to this movie from Daniel and Sam. I think Eli Wallach's performance as Tuco is one of the greatest, simply, perfecto. The scene where Tuco is racing around the cemetery is accompanied by Morircone's classic theme 'Ecstacy of Gold'. Sergio Leone really topped himself here.

[@brucebieberly4166]

Tuco running around the cemetary always searching, never finding. Sounds like punishment the Ancient Greek gods would devise.

[@dandoodandan1252]

Others have mentioned watching Once Upon a Time in the West, which you should definitely do - especially given how much you've enjoyed the music in the Dollars trilogy - but A Fistful of Dynamite / Duck You Sucker is also a must-see Sergio Leone western, just one that gets far fewer mentions. It's easily on par with these, and has a decent amount of a similar sense of humour to The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.

[@daikolomus2971]

Sergio Leone is really a "Maestro" has we say in italian, he perfectly catch the moment, and Ennio Morricone at the soundtrack really gave at Leone's movies the tension, the power, the mistery. Ciao dall'Italia ✌

[@ChuckJansenII]

Great reaction. Enjoyed watching it. I like how you figure out the name was Unknown and that it was next to Arch Stanton. This score is one of the most iconic scores in movie history. Ennio Morricone was a great composer. The Union Captain who was fond of the drink would definitely not have been rare During the American Civil War. Both Federal and Confederate troops would have enjoyed alcohol with such names as Forty-rod, Blue Ruin, Oh Be Joyful and Pop Skull. Whiskey was the drink of choice for both sides. Eli Wallach stole this movie. He was on fire in the role of Tuco. I love the scene with Tuco and his brother.

[@vanpiisu88]

Such a classic movie

[@BrahmaDBA]

When you started the Man with No Name Trilogy this movie was the one I was really waiting for. One of the all time Spaghetti Western classic! Van Cleef Angel Eyes is as insane as Eli Wallach's Tuco and Clint Eastwood's Blondie. It's God tier!

[@dtnetlurker]

Yet another vote for "Once Upon a Time in The West" being added to your watch list. I promise you will be absolutely blown away by the filming, the music, the story, the whole package.

[@mrshadow4007]

35:36 RIP Ennio Morricone

[@thomasbrown9402]

The ultimate payoff of this movie is Eastwood's end credit dedication of "Unforgiven" to Sergio Leone (and Don Siegel, who directed him in Dirty Harry). Such a touching moment in Eastwood's career and really takes the Western genre full-circle.

[@chrismaverick9828]

I never get tired of watching people react to this film for the first time. It really is a classic and Leone's films help to redefine the previously spit and polish clean western of American style (Roy Rogers and John Wayne, etc) into a more gritty and arguably more believable film. Good and bad are grey areas and even a hero can be one with less than noble intentions. This film also showed how powerful music can be if it is put up front as almost its own character rather than in the background. In this film it really IS one of the main characters, defining a scene rather than lending itself to it. 'Ecstasy of Gold' is used not just to show the search, but the desperation, and accelerating and pounding pulse of Tuco's Gold Fever. The whole film is powerful in ways so many films now are lacking.

[@RickA05]

The duel at the end is my all-time favorite scene in any movie. The editing, subtle acting, music all works to the best climax of any movie.

[@ljay79]

IMO The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly is the greatest Western of all time and one of the greatest films ever made. It's a masterpiece.

[@nicholasbielik7156]

Stephen King had just finished reading The Lord of the Rings, and he went to see a showing of this film. The two combined in his head, and (eventually) he sat down to start writing his western-post-apocalyptic-fantasy epic: The Dark Tower series.

[@GreyGamer73]

I almost never comment on KZbin, but I am begging you to watch Once Upon a Time in the West. Arguably Sergio Leone's best work. The misic is mindblowing, the cinematography is epic, and Henry Fonda's chilling performance is a must see!

[@darrelllankford3014]

Y'all definitely need to check out The Good, The Bad and The Ugly performed by the Danish National Symphony Orchestra.

[@floppsymoppsy5969]

there is a great adaptation of this called "The Good The Bad and The Weird" Wonderful movie

[@huck944]

Another classic Clint western is High Plains Drifter,it has a different take on the "classic "western genre.

[@blindazabat9527]

One of my all-time favourite movies!

[@blanewilliams5960]

I love this movie and I really enjoyed your reactions. Tuco, played by Eli Wallach (K at the end) Is definitely the star of this one. All three are excellent in their roles but Tuco is the central character. I watch this about once a year and always enjoy it. Now you have to watch "Once Upon A Time in the West" it really is the best. Charles Bronson is an absolute favorite actor of mine, I have seen all his movies and there are definitely a few you should react to "The Great Escape" for sure and "Death Wish". Also stars Henry Fonda who is one of the all time greats. Thank you!

[@benmayer5932]

You are right, I have heard this music in a car commercial, and definitely in other pop culture things. This is one of the few movie soundtracks of which I bought. Stellar. I also like the comedy sprinkled throughout the movie. I repair headstones for a living, and I often have to search around for names, so I relate to Tuco running around looking for Arch Stanton in a particular cemetery ALL THE TIME. Favorite movie of all time. Great watch and analysis!!!

[@steveharkin8618]

The real star of this film is Ennio Morricone's composition/orchestration. Eli Wallach comes a very close second. Thanks for your reaction.

[@promontorium]

You know what's weird. When this movie was made the Civil War was only about 100 years in the past. It would be like a movie made today about the early 1920s. Hell most western movies made in the 1950s - 60s were about the 1870s - 1880s, so like a movie today made about WW2.

[@spiritscar]

Now that you’ve earned your Leone Eastwood cred, some more landmark westerns to check out. “Once Upon A Time in the West” (1968) “The Wild Bunch” (1969) “The Searchers” (1956) and “Young Guns” (1988) an enormously popular western when no one was making westerns.

[@gishgali8354]

Great and varied list. Lots of styles repped in those four films.

[@marcuscato9083]

Wild Bunch is an all-time fav!

[@vincentjoyce5100]

Don’t forget Silverado.

[@rpg7287]

The Searchers is my favorite western of all time. Definitely have to check out some John Ford westerns.

[@nevrogers8198]

Eli Wallach was the most accomplished actor at the time, having worked and studied with the best, which is why he steals the show (yet leaves room for others to shine). Van Cleef and Eastwood were still TV stars trying to earn some money, very much like Rick Dalton in Once Upon A Time I'm Hollywood. All three movies hit the US at the same time - the previous two had only been released in Europe at that stage, so Clint really did become a megastar kinda overnight (although the US would have known him from Rawhide).

[@lethaldose2000]

I saw this in 81' and it still sounds amazing like the first time I ever heard it. An amazing soundtrack for sure. Damn you, 'Ecstacy of Gold" theme music and soundtrack to my young 8-year-old impressionable life.

[@docwho10th88]

As much as i adore Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach was the high point of the movie for me here..the lovable anti-hero! (much like Tony Soprano..you know he does bad things...but you still root for him.) All 3 actors though, captured and demanded your attention...no CGI, no special effects, just pure acting ability. This is a movie masterpiece.

[@derekmeyer1044]

This is my favorite movie of all time. Glad you two have enjoyed all three films. It’s one of the greatest trilogies ever. The end shootout is masterful film making from the undeniable genius music from Ennio Morricone to the editing is so perfect to the music and upping the intensity.

[@jeffpeterson6959]

Lee Van Cleef rocks! That nose and those eyes, The ultimate bad guy!