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- Metacritic isn't always right, but we can hardly argue with their appraisals of some of Hollywood's most famous Western-genre remakes.
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May 16, 2021 · Metacritic isn't always right, but we can hardly argue with their appraisals of some of Hollywood's most famous Western-genre remakes.
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- 'A Fistful of Dollars' (1964) A mysterious stranger (Clint Eastwood) arrives in the small town of San Miguel where he learns that two families who have been engaged in a longtime rivalry over control of the town.
- 'True Grit' (2010) When her father is murdered by an outlaw,14-year-old, Mattie Ross (Hailee Steinfeld) hires a former U.S. marshal, Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) to track him down.
- '3:10 to Yuma' (2007) After terrorizing the state of Arizona and southern railways, outlaw, Ben Wade (Russell Crowe) is finally captured and must be taken to the town of Contention to catch a train to Yuma where he will be put on trial for his crimes.
- '3 Godfathers' (1948) After robbing a bank in Arizona, outlaws, Robert Hightower (John Wayne), Pete Fuerte (Pedro Armendáriz), and The Abilene Kid (Harry Carey Jr.)
May 20, 2021 · Using the rankings on Metacritic, we've narrowed our focus to all the Westerns with a Metascore of 90 or higher. The result is a spectacular list of films that perfectly showcases why people...
Apr 17, 2024 · The 1950s and '60s were the undisputed golden age of the Hollywood Western. Since then, the genre's popularity has tapered off, generally buoyed by a few original films and plenty of remakes of classics.
May 15, 2023 · Remakes are not an inherently bad idea, as a film that genuinely analyzes another and makes significant changes can become superior. The remakes of A Star is Born, Invasion of the Body Snatchers...
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Sep 13, 2024 · James Mangold's Western remake 3:10 to Yuma, starring Christian Bale, Ben Foster, and Russell Crowe, is the filmmaker at the top of his game.
Oct 17, 2024 · Some of the best Westers in the history of the genre are about revenge, a theme that can make for compelling, engaging stories when done right. To see a modern interpretation would prove a fascinating experiment, given that it is still rare to see women lead Westerns, let alone action movies.