Our Western "Documentary" has turned out to be quite an exciting movie. Of course, it continues with the theme of religious allusions, especially those of christ. Two of the main characters are whipped and beaten and one also falls asleep for three days ( and also Brandon I have not forgotten about your question on my previous post about this topic Im currently formulating an answer). Even without such symbolism though, this movie is very entertaining. The actions scenes have been fairly accurate. For instance when Munny is trying to kill the cowboy it takes him several attempts and in the end he only gets his liver, not some unbelievable shot in the head or heart as you would expect from Hollywood. We also learn that his partner doesn't have the nerves of steel you would expect from a former assassin.
There has been some brutal beatings but not without a purpose. Even the scene where the Schofield Kid ruthlessly murders a defenseless man, we see a lot of emotion between the two characters including the Kid's initial hesitation. A moment he has been dreaming and bragging about all his life is presented to him and suddenly he has second thoughts. This helps to portray him as both a coward and as a sad excuse for an assassin. It is because of the thought put into each individual scene, and the movies entertainment value in general, that Unforgiven has joined All quite On the Western Front as my two favorite movies in the class thus far. Im looking forward to the final scene tomorrow which I have heard is great.
In the scene with Schofield Kid, he didn't seem to have a great deal of hesitation. He did wait a little bit, but it was only like 15 seconds. He shoots the guy 3 times. Now, to me, that just seems like he was having fun. His regret comes after he analyzes his actions. He realizes what he has done.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kamil. The realization of what he had done comes after they make their getaway.
ReplyDelete"It's a hell of a thing, killin' a man, you take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have"
I think he did hesitate. But, ultimately, he carried through. Fun pun on the word Western.
ReplyDeleteYou always have entertaining titles...
ReplyDeleteand I'll be waiting on your answer! lol
I have to say I very much disagree with Kamil and Ilya. You can definitely see a few seconds of hesitation from the Kid, even as he walked up to the out-house. His face says it all, and his speech under the tree afterward only confirms what was implied.