Sunday, January 18, 2009

High Planes Drifter Analysis

This is just a recent film I have seen and it is one of my favorite Clint Eastwood movies. I believe that this movie was one of his most prominent movies which shaped who he is as a performer as well as a director. The stylistic cinematography, the calm and cool flow, and the limited dialog expressing an overpowering confidence. This is what this movie is a perfect example of, and his work is what has made him so great. What makes a movie cool is not a complicated plot which runs in an ongoing fast pace with unbelievable effects, stunts, and camera angles... its a movie that shows confidence. Check out this film,it's a lesson in directing and acting, because of it's simplicity but extreme character.

1 comment:

  1. eastwood is a great example to look at, both from the perspective of an actor and director. his westerns, particularly his collaborations with sergio leone (man with no name trilogy) are top notch for a storytelling as well as filmmaking perspective. good to see you are looking at some classics and getting something from it.
    -m

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