The Western is one of the oldest and most important genres of American film ever, tracing its roots back to the earliest days of Hollywood and kick-starting the careers of legendary filmmakers and actors like John Ford, John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. But like many genres, Western films often exaggerate elements of real history in order to create more compelling stories.
Some of the best-received and reviewed Western films of all time have come under scrutiny for lacking accuracy or mischaracterizing the reality of life in the American West. Even though these movies might act as excellent pieces of fiction, their depiction of history leaves much to be desired.
This Best Picture Winner Still Falls Into Classic Western Traps Unforgiven (1992)
Directed by:
Clint Eastwood
Starring:
Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman
Rotten Tomatoes Score:
96%
Clint Eastwood was one of the kings of the Western genre, with his work in both...
Some of the best-received and reviewed Western films of all time have come under scrutiny for lacking accuracy or mischaracterizing the reality of life in the American West. Even though these movies might act as excellent pieces of fiction, their depiction of history leaves much to be desired.
This Best Picture Winner Still Falls Into Classic Western Traps Unforgiven (1992)
Directed by:
Clint Eastwood
Starring:
Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman
Rotten Tomatoes Score:
96%
Clint Eastwood was one of the kings of the Western genre, with his work in both...
- 1/3/2025
- by Alexander Martin
- CBR
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