Rating of
3.5/4
A Powerful and Sweeping Western.
mitchellyoung - wrote on 03/17/11
A larger backdrop of post-Civil War west surrounds an intimately-directed "man on a mission" film with subtle and nuanced character moments. Each character Josey Wales meets on his journey is fleshed out and captivating. The violence feels real and heavy and Eastwood carries the main role with an intense gravity, like he always does. As per most westerns, the film is beautifully shot and scored. The film's scope is epic, but Eastwood as a director never loses track of his characters or themes, which shine through amid the expansive Western countryside.
