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Borrowing several ideas from classic "Spaghetti Westerns", Mannaja also can stand on it's own with it's ultra brutality on display. The body count is high, the acting and dubbing acceptable, and the scenery above the norm. What I find most annoying about the film are the constant jump cuts between violence and gaiety. To me this is not stylish, just distracting. Nevertheless, despite the familiarity and sub par editing, Mannaja must be considered one of the superior Italian Westerns. Give it a try. MERK.

Okay, Maria Ford has your attention every time her ample body is on display, however there is not much more to this nonsense story that never ends. Paul Bartel and especially Mary Woronov are totally wasted, and the black comedy element is so weak it goes unnoticed. "Perfect Fit" is more a curiosity than a movie since two boobs and two Nash Metropolitans are it's real stars. Not recommended unless you fast forward through most of the interminable 104 minutes. MERK.

Just another revenge "spaghetti western", not really. This one has many layers to it, that are lacking in lesser revenge tales. Both Lee Van Cleef and John Phillip Law are excellent in carrying out their strong, yet different motivations for seeking vengeance. There is ample gunplay and humor throughout. The Blue Ray is a gigantic improvement in picture quality over the pan and scan tape or DVD. This is a not to be missed Italian Western, that ranks only slightly less than Sergio Leone's best. MERK.