One of a few films I can watch over and over again

After listening to the incredible soundtrack (again) today, I thoght to myself: I've got to watch this!
So finally ... I'll now watch the IMDb TOP 250's No. 5 - which is on my watchlist for years :)
I'll let you know how it was.

Best movie of all time

"when you have to shoot, shoot... don't talk"

The high point of the Spaghetti Western sub-genre, Sergio Leone's dubiously-titled masterpiece is a living, breathing encapsulation of everything that made its peers so notorious. Whether you're after atmosphere as thick as smoke, tight-lipped anti-heroes, charmingly bad audio dubs or a cast of thousands, this grand adventure delivers in spades.

With a run time of just under three hours, it should go without saying that the narrative sprawls at times, yet expert cinematography, intriguingly era-authentic landscapes, a variety of fresh, varied locations and rich characterization keep the picture from stagnating even when it's been ten minutes since the last line of dialog. Naturally, Leone regulars Clint Eastwood and Lee Van Cleef bring the goods as remotely feuding foils with a penchant for sharp, icy glares; though I preferred their dynamic in the preceding For a Few Dollars More, the two make for a stunning combination whenever they share the screen and it's a shame this marks the end of that brief partnership. It's a terrific picture if you've got the time to really pore over it, but works equally as well as simple background noise.

The King of westerns; iconic in acting, directing, cinematography & music. Goes on for a while but is extremely compelling, gritty & funny. The story twists & turns before the legendary final showdown. It's a masterpiece in every possible way; a must-see for everyone!

It's long and slow at times but the ending is worth it. The score is just so iconic. The editing and camerawork is amazing. I'm not a big fan of westerns but I need to check more out after going through this dollars trilogy.

Story: 8...some of the Civil War stuff brought it down slight. I think Leone could've cut 15-20 minutes and it'd be perfect
Script: 8
Performances: 9...if only it weren't for the tragic dubbing in some spots. But each of the mains is incredible.
Misc.: 10...amazing camerawork, close-ups, scenery, and one of the best scores of all time.
Influence: 10...how many films tried to copy so many parts of this movie? 1000? More?
Overall: 9

CONGRATULATIONS COJOJONUDA TEH BEST OF CLEAN EASTWOOD

The film is an international co-production between Italy, West Germany, and Spain. It is part of the "Dollars Trilogy", or the "Man with No Name Trilogy".
A Fistful Of Dollars; Per un pugno di dollari (1964) https://trakt.tv/movies/a-fistful-of-dollars-1964
For a Few Dollars More; Per qualche dollaro in più(1965) https://trakt.tv/movies/for-a-few-dollars-more-1965
The Good The Bad And The Ugly; Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo (1966) https://trakt.tv/movies/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-1966

Love the camera work of this movie…

I've never been a big fan of Westernsbut "The Good The Bad and The Ugly" is one of the exceptions. The film is definitely a work of art; Leone merges panoramic shots and stunning stills. It’s brutal and funny at the same time and the personal war between Wallach's Tuco and Eastwood's Blondie is the highlight. I don't think its possible to find a cooler customer than Eastwood's role in this movie. Another appealing aspect is there really isn't a clear cut "good guy" or bad guy for that matter. The movie does plod along a bit in spots which is it's only real drawback. This is an absolute must see for fans of Westerns and required viewing for movie history buffs.