A spaghetti Cornetto trilogy? 75+% A lone figure on horseback slowly approaches us from a distance before an apparently senseless act of violence occurs. It’s unclear to me whether this loose end is resolved later or mainly serves to establish the setting, demonstrating how little value human lives hold in this place. Following the opening credits, the film begins with two men inside a train carriage; one obscu…

Gian Maria Volontè portrays “El Indio,” a bank robber pursued by bounty hunter “Mandi” played by Clint Eastwood. Lee van Cleef takes on the role of “Col. Mortimer,” also seeking out the bandito and his crew, resulting in an awkward alliance to locate them and divide the reward. The movie is fundamentally about avarice rather than faith—it’s that straightforward, and it's excellent! It unfolds at a deliberate pace; ev…

It’s disappointing that the humor doesn't land effectively. Within the "Dollar" series, this installment showed some signs of cleverness, but it feels like a missed opportunity. There's a peculiar recurring count performed by the bounty hunters, and its eventual explanation doesn't quite redeem it. A noteworthy element involves the chimes and the action that occurs when they stop. We also learn the name of t…

It sits a little lower on my list than the initial installment, though that’s not truly significant since 'For a Few Dollars More' remains highly enjoyable. Clint Eastwood is excellent once more in his central role, and Gian Maria Volonté returns as someone else – I generally dislike actors portraying different roles across multiple films, but this feels like an exception because he’s fantastic; just as he was in …

I felt concerned for him – facing so many difficulties by himself... The second installment of Sergio Leone’s Dollars trilogy is a substantial offering, like a hearty meal. It features Clint Eastwood and Lee Van Cleef portraying bounty hunters who establish an uncomfortable partnership to pursue the ruthless bandit El Indio (Gian Maria Volontè) and his followers. As one would anticipate from Leone in this type …