The Unforgiven
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Movie Reviews of The Unforgiven
Movie Review: One of my Favorite Films
Summary: 5 Stars
THE UNFORGIVEN has always been one of my favorite films right up there with THE BIG COUNTRY and THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN. I have seen it many times. I love Dimitri Tiomkin's score and the photography. It is a very atmospheric and somewhat offbeat film. Tiomkin's score was recorded over in Italy giving it a very lyrical sound. It has always been an endearing film for me. The casting adds to the unusual mood of this film. Some character actors give some of their best performances in this film. John Saxon as Johnny Portugal, Audie Murphy as Cash Zachary and especially Joseph Wiseman as the mysterious and enigmatic Abe Kelsey add to the atmosphere and depth of this film. Abe Kelsey is such a ghostlike character coming into view and then quickly vanishing into the dustbowl moodily filmed by cinematographer Franz Planer. Some of the images are disturbing such as seeing Albert Salmi as suitor Charlie Rawlins meeting a rather grotesque and heartbreaking demise impaled with Kiawa arrows. The dramatics of this film are deep examining the nature of the human soul and seemingly unmotivated bigotry. Burt Lancaster as Ben Zachary and Audrey Hepburn as Rachel Zachary give gripping performances. Lillian Gish's performance as Mattilda Zachary is cruelly demented as juxtaposed against that Wiseman's non-malicious Abe Kelsey who holds a key to the truth behind the tale. There are hidden secrets and hatreds and loyalties that the entire cast of characters comes to grips with. This is a classic film from director John Huston whether recognized for that distinction or not.
Movie Review: A movie that explores prejudice, hatred, and love
Summary: 5 Stars
This 1960 movie is worthwhile seeing because Burt Lancaster is in it. A woman is raising four now mature children, three men and a girl (Audrey Hepburn). Lancaster is one of her sons. A crazed stranger wearing a rebel uniform and saber appears, or reappears, claiming that the daughter is actually adopted and is really an Indian. He knows all about Lancaster's family. The stranger riles up the Indians to come and reclaim her. Lancaster refuses to give her to the Indians. The Indians kill the son of Lancaster's partner who blames Lancaster's family for starting the war with the Indians because they did not give up the Indian girl. Lancaster captures the stranger and brings him to his partner to have him admit that the girl in not an Indian. What is the truth? Is she an Indian? If yes, how did she get to Lancaster's family? If not, why did the stranger say what he said? Who is he? What is his goal? Will everyone in Lancaster's family be able to survive the war with the Indians?Movie Review: Good - Riveting
Summary: 5 Stars
With a stellar cast who do not disappoint, 'The Unforgiven' has been a favorite since childhood. Rachel (Audrey Hepburn) is revealed to be an Indian, unknown to anyone except her mother (Lillian Gish). A band of Kiowas hear of it, and Rachel's Indian brother visits the house to make a trade for her. When the family refuses, they are attacked in some of the best fighting scenes I've watched. An eerie, unusual twist is added in the film when Ben (Burt Lancaster) returns from Wichita with a baby grand piano for his mother. When they hear the Kiowas making magical music on their flutes and drums (a fascinating scene) Lillian Gish plays her piano outside loudly to show them that they might have some magic of their own. Doug McClure is good as the youngest brother. Audie Murphy is excellent as the brother-who-leaves-but-comes-back. A classic movie to be enjoyed over and over.Movie Review: Underrated Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
I've always wondered why this film is never spoken in the same breath with "Shane" or "The Searchers". "Great" Westerns are usually described as being epic in scale, but "The Unforgiven" has an authentic feel to it. From the dusty look everything has, to the sod hut the family lives in, to the realistic period dress, this movie has a look that is unlike any other I have seen. The DVD has the best print and sound I have seen and heard since the film was released in 1960, with sharper definition and bolder colors than before (obviously better than the VHS tape). Some viewers may find tiny faults here and there, but overall this film needs to be viewed by any lover of Western movies.Movie Review: The Best Western Of All Time.
Summary: 5 Stars
I own them all. This is the best one. It has it all. Endless conflicts between decent people, romance, and love triumphs in the end. The film is a classic tragedy where every player has 'right' on their side.
She's Indian, he's white. Theyre in love. His father stole her from her people, her brother wants her back. The whites hate her for causing problems, the Indians hate him for causing problems.