Unforgiven (1992) | First Time Watching | Movie Reaction | Asia and BJ
About the Movie
Unforgiven (1992) is a western film directed by Clint Eastwood. Set in the 1880s, the movie follows the story of a retired gunslinger who takes on one last job in order to support his children. With a star-studded cast including Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, and Gene Hackman, the film received critical acclaim and won several Academy Awards.
Our Expectations
As movie enthusiasts, we had heard a lot about Unforgiven over the years. We were excited to finally watch it, especially given its reputation as a defining film within the western genre. We went into the viewing with high expectations and were eager to see how the movie would unfold.
Initial Reactions
As the movie began, we were immediately drawn in by the stunning cinematography and the atmospheric, gritty setting. The performances by the lead actors, particularly Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman, were captivating and brought depth to their respective characters. The slow pacing of the film allowed for a deep immersion into the story, and we found ourselves fully engrossed in the narrative.
Key Themes
- The concept of redemption is central to the film, as the protagonist seeks to leave his violent past behind and make amends for his actions.
- Morality and the shades of grey within it are explored throughout the movie, with characters facing difficult choices and moral dilemmas.
- Violence is depicted as a destructive force, with the film examining the consequences of wielding power through bloodshed.
Character Development
The evolution of the main characters was a standout aspect of the film. Witnessing the internal struggles and growth of the protagonist as he grapples with his past and attempts to protect his family added emotional depth to the narrative. The supporting characters also underwent compelling arcs, with each one facing their own personal demons and ethical choices.
Impact of the Film
Unforgiven left a lasting impression on us due to its thought-provoking themes and masterful storytelling. The movie challenged our perceptions of the western genre and offered a complex, nuanced portrayal of its characters. Its exploration of morality and the consequences of violence provided ample material for reflection long after the credits rolled.
Final Thoughts
In conclusion, Unforgiven (1992) surpassed our expectations and left us deeply moved by its powerful storytelling and profound themes. The film’s impact has solidified its status as a cinematic masterpiece and a must-watch for any fan of the western genre.
The title refers to the fact that no one forgave anyone…except for one person. Did you notice who forgave?
William Munny kept talking about how his wife had cured him of his wickedness, but in the moment when they had to shoot that young man and kill him, it was Ned who realized his wife and kids had put goodness in his heart and he couldn't kill any more. Munny did it without hesitation, though, and Ned realized he was a liability now, so he went home. He still had the skills to shoot, but no longer had the nerve.
The closing words on the screen say that "William Munny had long since disappeared with the children" so no, the kids didn't die. The original closing scene that they shot had Munny returning home and being greeted by his kids, but they changed to have a closing scrawl like how the movie opened, which I like better but I guess it is more confusing. I've seen this movie so many times though, no confusion here now. Lol 🙂
Loved y'alls reaction to this amazing movie! Y'all really got into it. Loved your discussion at the end. 🙂 <3
Pale rider way better
At the end of the movie there was still only the one gravestone. What looked like tombstones was actually stumps. (I think) The same one he was chopping on at the start of the movie scroll. The ending scroll says that Munny (Eastwood) and his kids moved to San Francisco and started a store. Eastwood actually shot a scene, that he cut, where he gets back home and praises his son for taking care of the daughter.
Y'all should watch "The Quick and the Dead". It's by no means an award-winning movie but the story is good and it's entertaining as hell. The cast has a few big actors and for the most part they do a good job.
Awesome movie but, are y'all going to finish the HP series?
I would like to recommend young guns from the year 1988. It's a movie based off of Billy the Kid.
Clint was the star of the show RAWHIDE in the 60s.
Somebody once tried to do a drinking game "how many people did William Munny kill?" One shot of whisky for every body… But they quit when they got to his dynamiting a whole train. ?
The last part says he disappeared with the kids. The kids didn’t die. Great movie, always fun with you two!!
I had to come and throw some suggestions for you guys, I think you would really enjoy
Gone girl
Fracture and
Lovely bones. Would love to see your reactions to these 3. I'm sure others would agree.
Ya need to react to funny movie Sausage Party?
Great reaction. One of my all time favorite westerns.
What about Million Dollar Baby. I had a hard time understanding the behavior of the characters in this movie. Especially Morgan Freeman’s character. Why did he go along with this scheme?
Ned left cuz he didn't have the heart to kill anymore
When you get older, the more you appreciate life. Will had his kids, and the ghost of his ex-wife. It took him to get drunk, and the loss of Ned for him to basically get even. Ned realized he wasn't a killer anymore. That's why he left the two. It's basically destroys a lot of western myths. It's brilliant.
Great job Asia & BJ! So glad to see y'all react to this movie!!!!!
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Ned couldn't kill anymore could not bring himself to do it regardless of money!
I would have recommended seeing a few earlier Westerns to understand this on the deepest level, especially the "Spaghetti Westerns". This was written as a criticism of them. The classic gunslinger was a cool customer with no fear or remorse, who managed to stay on the right side of morality just out of sheer awesomeness. But, as this film explores, in reality people who think of themselves like that were usually bad guys in one way or another.
Open Range – Kevin Costner, Robert Duvall
This falls under "MIGHT be a true story." William munny was a real man. He absolutely did all the terrible things talked about.. robbing trains , killing people for little reason, and was known to straight up be an asshole. He even worked for law enforcement briefly. Then he disappeared after a murder. Years later the incident with the cowboys and a lady of the night happened.. and folks who were there said the man who killed the cowboys and then the local sheriff fit munnys description to a tee… but it's not officially confirmed it was him. And also many years after that.. it's said that a man who was running a dry goods shipping company in California with his 2 teenage kids was SUPPOSEDLY Bill munny.. and someone heard the story about how hos wife had turned him from one of the most feared men around into a born again Christian.. but again.. that story and him being in San Francisco really can't be confirmed. The only part that is undeniably true is that William munny was at one time the kind of guy who would literally kill you for snoring too loud. He may or may not have turned a new leaf… but I'm not sure if that would make up for him spending years as a violent psychopath anyway..
I love the subtlety in this movie, body language, choice of words, and the sudden grasp for the bottle out of the kids hand without saying a word yet that subtle act said sooooo much! Wow!
Clint did a superb job directing this film. To me, the whole scene at the saloon, close to the end, is one of my favorite scenes in all of cinema. I love how Munny just walks right up to and into the saloon and hardly anyone, except for at least a certain few, notices him, at first. All the while, Little Bill and his deputies are organizing a posse to go after Munny and the kid. It’s only when Munny clicks that shotgun that are all eyes on him and everyone is just quiet, including Little Bill. The absence of music, the tension, the suspense. Only just the sound of the rain and the thunder, which just makes his entrance more epic than it already is, at that point. All to be followed along with one of the best shootouts I’ve ever seen, along with one of my favorite endings put to film, as well. One of my favorite Westerns❤️ Another one of my favorite movies ever❤️
He did some really original movies …. THE BEST CLINT EASTWOOD MOVIE WAS OUTLAW JOSIE WALES; he says it was his best movie by far far ….. you should do that one sometime
Beauchamp had more on his mind that just killing Little Bill, and that was bad enough. Little Bill was a professional gunfighter with many kills in combat before he became a sheriff. Beauchamp had also watched him kick Bob to bits. That was a lot of added pressure on top of the natural resistance to killing another person most folks have.
But suppose he had killed Little Bill. What then? He and Bob would have to get out of the jail and find some horses, saddle them, and get gone before the deputies showed up. Even if they managed that, they would benout in a storm with no money or equipment with a posse after them and soon afterward wanted posters on them everywhere.
Bob probably figured that too, and probably didn't think Bill would have actually given Beauchamp a loaded pistol. Bob may have taken the chance and ditched WW though, only, was the pistol really loaded?
"i always get lucky when it comes to killing folks"
Coldest line ever
Ther's an interesting fan theory that William Munny is actually the Man With No Name from the Dollar series. Older and retired.
Lil Bill were peers. They were the same kind of men. Fearless, savage murderers who understood and embraced their criminality and pathology. However William after he met his wife convinced himself he was not that man and wore a mask that he was a different man and lived a life against his personality and very nature. It was an act in the end he slipped seamlessly, after a drink and some trauma, back into his old life to take down Lil Bill. His big issue really is he took on the mission without actually embracing who he was and it held him back and nearly got him killed.
This movie was the 1 Eastwood was always trying to make, you can see hints of this in all his previous inferior '1-man-show' westerns
I like how the girl that got cut up kind of smiled as the avenging angel or demon from hell rode into the darkness, very touching in a way , thanks again y’all!
Ned didn't want to kill anymore because he saw the cruelty in murder. That's why he left and didn't want anything to do with the money.
Now you guys should watch Wagons East which is one of the best westerns ever made..
That look Clint gives when he says "Ill come back and kill every one of you sons of b1tches!" gives me chills! The EYES! omg
At the end the writing scrolling up said he and the kids disappeared, supposedly to San Francisco and prospered in dry goods. So he had his share of the money and went to make a new life away from his reputation.
This is a movie you watch many times. Every time it gets better.
I find it ironic that little bill was a horrible carpenter and williiam muny was a terrible farmer….but violence on the other hand, they were both good at.