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Paul Newman, Fredric March, Richard Boone, Diane Cilento, Cameron Mitchell, Barbara Rush, Peter Lazer, Margaret Blye, Martin Balsam, Skip Ward (mehr)Inhalte(1)
Im Jahr 1847 zieht ein Treck französischer Basken nach Kalifornien, um dort Wein anzubauen. Der Weg nach Westen ist gefährlich und entbehrungsreich; zudem hat es der Scout Bennett auf Gabrielle, die Frau des Anführers, abgesehen. Nicht alle werden im gelobten Land ankommen ... (Kabel eins classics)
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A slowly narrated western, initially reminiscent of John Ford's Stagecoach, that gradually tightens the psychological screws and culminates in a thrilling symbolic situation. There’s nothing to reproach the direction and the actors, the only problem is the clarity and legibility of all the characters from the moment they first appear on stage. Newman's Hombre is great and impenetrable on the surface, but everyone but the other characters needs to see that he's a good guy with a clearly mapped out destiny – if more work had been done on personal motivations and a stronger group conflict created, this could have been a total blast. This way, it’s “only” a bloody compelling and smart movie.
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A classic western combined with psychological drama? This crazy-sounding combination is skillfully directed, but with a relatively longer duration and a slightly overused story of a tough hero who got involved in a situation he didn't want and is now just trying to resolve the unpleasantness. However, despite the minimalistic musical accompaniment, which emphasizes the rawness and atmosphere of the film, and Paul Newman enjoying his silent cowboy character until the very last look, it's still not enough. The plot is constructed somewhat unfortunately and unlike other famous genre companions, I don't see a reason to take this redemption journey again.
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A strangely raw and unusually gritty western. The slow pacing and unreal jumble of unappealing characters, led by Paul Newman, whose most frequent catchphrases are all sorts of equivalents to the phrase "I don't care" and who would happily let an innocent (arguably) lady dry to death in the sun, drag us through the plot, and it's up to the viewer to swallow it down altogether. I endured it. And I didn't regret it.
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Among the vast number of American-produced westerns, Hombre stands out, primarily due to Paul Newman's performance in the lead role and the psychological portrayal of the characters within the intimate setting of a small group in a stagecoach, where most of the action takes place. The film doesn't avoid certain genre clichés, especially towards the end, where Hombre contradicts his previous behavior and values by consciously sacrificing his life for something that he deems meaningless. While this act is noble and fits the romanticized vision of the Wild West, it conflicts with the character's entire development. The film features a slow pace, decent cinematography, and a fitting musical score. Overall impression: 70%.
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A western that definitely deserves attention. Racism is addressed through characters who are beautifully exaggerated, often serving as hyperboles of their traits. Especially the character played by Paul Newman. All of this serves to ensure that the story has the right impact and that the finale is truly worth it, with a slow, almost static, yet masterfully executed buildup.
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