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Belloche · 11-19-2009, 08:24 PM

High Plains Drifter is loads of fun, The Outlaw Josey Wales is completely charming, and Million Dollar Baby is beautiful. None of these are even close to Unforgiven for me.

jhiggy23 · 11-19-2009, 10:31 PM

I find it kind of shameful that Mystic River only has one vote. Imo, it is his best overall film, without a doubt. It is not his best directing job, which I believe to Letters from Iwo Jima, but in terms of best film, no doubt.

Moviefan1203 · 11-19-2009, 11:54 PM

Clint Eastwood has made some great films, he's especially on a roll this decade. Having said that, Mystic River is one of the finest examples of great cinema there is. It floors me every time I see it.

The Dragon · 11-20-2009, 02:01 AM

Did many people not see Mystic River?

That film deserves far more support than two votes.

To me, the big three in no particular order so far, are:

Million Dollar Baby
Mystic River
The Unforgiven

Everything else in between is gravy.

Idioteque... · 11-20-2009, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dragon

Did many people not see Mystic River?

That film deserves far more support than two votes.

To me, the big three in no particular order so far, are:

Million Dollar Baby
Mystic River
The Unforgiven

Everything else in between is gravy.

I didn't feel much for Mystic River, kind of was disappointed with it.

Brandon · 11-20-2009, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dragon

Did many people not see Mystic River?

That film deserves far more support than two votes.

To me, the big three in no particular order so far, are:

Million Dollar Baby
Mystic River
The Unforgiven

Everything else in between is gravy.

I agree those are definitely his best three films. For me it is really a toss up between Mystic River and Unforgiven, as I think they are both amazing films. I just feel like Unforgiven has more replayability for me.

Idioteque... · 11-20-2009, 05:07 AM

I feel A Perfect World ranks amongst his top. Such a small film with a big heart.

OrlandoEastwood · 11-20-2009, 12:33 PM

Gran Torino. It was a good movie. GET OFF MY LAWN!

zombie63 · 11-20-2009, 01:21 PM

Its good to see a bit of diversity over this topic as it is a difficult one to call. One thing is for sure, he has certainly matured as a director in the last 10 years or so and who knows maybe his best is yet to come as he certainly has a good eye for a story.

The reason i chose Unforgiven is basically it ticks all the boxes for me - A great story , wonderfully colourful characters with all their flaws ,beautiful cinematography (as usual) an amazing cast and a musical score I couldnt get out of my head for weeks the first time I saw it. Finally its always a film I can go back to time and time again and it never dissapoints.

Im glad to see its the majoritys choice too , but like I said its a tough call , He really has made some incredible movies.

Brandon · 11-30-2009, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BrandonT

Unforgiven by FAR: one of the best, if not the best, westerns I have ever seen.

So I just watched Unforgiven again (haven't seen it in a few years) and while it is still a great film, I don't think I would say it's Clint's best movie anymore - I would change my vote to Mystic River if I could. Unforgiven is still my favorite western though.

J. J. Hunsecker · 11-30-2009, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by surfdude12

finally! we disagree on something!

i loved the direction (opening/closing sequence with sunset, cottage, tree and gravesite; the landscape shots as the crew traveled, and the shots of each ones face to capture their internal struggle of: am i the old me or a new me?), and the writing. this western does a great job of exploring the theme of: can a man really change? eastwood thinks he can, the tries to, he even tells himself he has "i ain't like that no more...", but does he sound sincere? what do his actions, rather than this words say? and how does his dead wife haunt him as he struggles to find out whether he has, or even can change? if there is a better western that explores these issues, i haven't seen it.

I definitely agree. A very well thought out response! I never thought of Eastwood's character as a "wuss" in this film, unlike some others here. It's obvious he's struggling to be a (in his mind) good person. When he says that his late wife cured him of his "wickedness," it seemed like he was having trouble believing it himself. (*POSSIBLE SPOILER AHEAD*) This is in contrast to his friend Ned Logan, who can't bring himself to shoot another man again.

Oh, by the way, I voted for Letters From Iwo Jima. I think it's Eastwood's best film to date.

Kryptonic · 11-30-2009, 08:47 AM

I went with Changeling. Great movie and his most mature work thus far.

View Poll Results: What is the best film Directed by Clint Eastwood ?
The Beguiled	0	0%
Play Misty for Me	2	1.68%
High Plains Drifter	1	0.84%
Breezy	0	0%
The Eiger Sanction	0	0%
The Outlaw Josey Wales	4	3.36%
The Gauntlet	0	0%
Bronco Billy	1	0.84%
Firefox	0	0%
Honkytonk Man	1	0.84%
Sudden Impact	0	0%
Pale Rider	0	0%
Heartbreak Ridge	3	2.52%
Bird	0	0%
White Hunter Black Heart	0	0%
The Rookie	0	0%
Unforgiven	45	37.82%
A Perfect World	1	0.84%
The Bridges of Madison County	1	0.84%
Absolute Power	1	0.84%
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil	3	2.52%
True Crime	0	0%
Space Cowboys	1	0.84%
Blood Work	0	0%
Mystic River	6	5.04%
Million Dollar Baby	10	8.40%
Flags of Our Fathers	0	0%
Letters from Iwo Jima	10	8.40%
Changeling	7	5.88%
Gran Torino	22	18.49%
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11-19-2009, 08:24 PM	#61
Belloche Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Nova Scotia, Canada Blu-ray collection:403 DVD collection:11 Trading Score:3	High Plains Drifter is loads of fun, The Outlaw Josey Wales is completely charming, and Million Dollar Baby is beautiful. None of these are even close to Unforgiven for me.

11-19-2009, 10:31 PM	#62
jhiggy23 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Club Loop 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:636 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:13	I find it kind of shameful that Mystic River only has one vote. Imo, it is his best overall film, without a doubt. It is not his best directing job, which I believe to Letters from Iwo Jima, but in terms of best film, no doubt.

11-19-2009, 11:54 PM	#63
Moviefan1203 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Pennsylvania, USA Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:45	Clint Eastwood has made some great films, he's especially on a roll this decade. Having said that, Mystic River is one of the finest examples of great cinema there is. It floors me every time I see it.

11-20-2009, 02:01 AM	#64
The Dragon Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:93 4K collection:265 Blu-ray collection:1897 DVD collection:471 Blu-ray reviews: 2	Did many people not see *Mystic River*? That film deserves far more support than two votes. To me, the big three in no particular order so far, are: Million Dollar Baby Mystic River The Unforgiven Everything else in between is gravy.

11-20-2009, 05:07 AM	#67
Idioteque... Banned Member since:Sep 2009 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:140	I feel A Perfect World ranks amongst his top. Such a small film with a big heart.

11-20-2009, 12:33 PM	#68
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	Gran Torino. It was a good movie. GET OFF MY LAWN!

11-20-2009, 01:21 PM	#69
zombie63 Expert Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Scotland Blu-ray collection:175	Its good to see a bit of diversity over this topic as it is a difficult one to call. One thing is for sure, he has certainly matured as a director in the last 10 years or so and who knows maybe his best is yet to come as he certainly has a good eye for a story. The reason i chose Unforgiven is basically it ticks all the boxes for me - A great story , wonderfully colourful characters with all their flaws ,beautiful cinematography (as usual) an amazing cast and a musical score I couldnt get out of my head for weeks the first time I saw it. Finally its always a film I can go back to time and time again and it never dissapoints. Im glad to see its the majoritys choice too , but like I said its a tough call , He really has made some incredible movies.

11-30-2009, 08:47 AM	#72
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	I went with Changeling. Great movie and his most mature work thus far.

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