Two Mules For Sister Sara

Rating:
Summary: Eastwood + MacLaine = Highly Enjoyable Western Romp!
Review: Though a bit quirky at times, TWO MULES FOR SISTER SARA makes for great entertainment. This is mainly due to the pairing of Clint Eastwood and Shirley MacLaine; the two work surprisingly well (no, great) together, and form a hillarious duo. Do not be mislead by the DVD cover and back; Eastwood does NOT play his usual "Man With No Name", but rather a wandering nomad by the name of Hogan. One day he happens upon three men about to rape a young woman, and he of course plugs all three and saves her. Hogan is soon shocked to see that the woman is, in fact, a nun raising money for the Mexicans, and all the while on the run from the French. So the two pair up together, Sara in need of Hogan's protection and Hogan in need of her directions to a well-protected fort, where there is a safe full of over $1 thousand (I think). While the plot may not seem like much, what makes the movie so great is the constant bickering between the two superstars; seeing those two play off eachother is both fascinating and, at times, side-splitting. One can easily tell how this film served as a partial basis for the 1975 western ROOSTER COGBURN (AND THE LADY), in which John Wayne and Katherine Hepburn squarred off in a very similar fashion. One complaint I have about TWO MULES... is the score by none other than Ennio Morricone. Despite his brilliant music for Eastwood's MAN WITH NO NAME TRILOGY, his work here is far from impressive. But since the score is absent for most of the film, it is of little consequence.

After purchasing both "Universal Western Collection" editions of JOE KIDD and HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER, I was fearing more of the same here in terms of sound and picture. But luckily, this DVD is far superior in this sense. Unfortunately, there are even less extras present here than in those other discs; all you get is a trailer. But, as I said in my review for JOE KIDD, for $it's definitely worth it.

Rating:
Summary: Eastwood + MacLaine = Highly Enjoyable Western Romp!
Review: Though a bit quirky at times, TWO MULES FOR SISTER SARA makes for great entertainment. This is mainly due to the pairing of Clint Eastwood and Shirley MacLaine; the two work surprisingly well (no, great) together, and form a hillarious duo. Do not be mislead by the DVD cover and back; Eastwood does NOT play his usual "Man With No Name", but rather a wandering nomad by the name of Hogan. One day he happens upon three men about to rape a young woman, and he of course plugs all three and saves her. Hogan is soon shocked to see that the woman is, in fact, a nun raising money for the Mexicans, and all the while on the run from the French. So the two pair up together, Sara in need of Hogan's protection and Hogan in need of her directions to a well-protected fort, where there is a safe full of over $1 thousand (I think). While the plot may not seem like much, what makes the movie so great is the constant bickering between the two superstars; seeing those two play off eachother is both fascinating and, at times, side-splitting. One can easily tell how this film served as a partial basis for the 1975 western ROOSTER COGBURN (AND THE LADY), in which John Wayne and Katherine Hepburn squarred off in a very similar fashion. One complaint I have about TWO MULES... is the score by none other than Ennio Morricone. Despite his brilliant music for Eastwood's MAN WITH NO NAME TRILOGY, his work here is far from impressive. But since the score is absent for most of the film, it is of little consequence.

After purchasing both "Universal Western Collection" editions of JOE KIDD and HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER, I was fearing more of the same here in terms of sound and picture. But luckily, this DVD is far superior in this sense. Unfortunately, there are even less extras present here than in those other discs; all you get is a trailer. But, as I said in my review for JOE KIDD, for $it's definitely worth it.

Rating:
Summary: AN ENCHANTING WESTERN
Review: TWO MULES FOR SISTER SARA stars Shirley MacLaine as a call girl masquerading as a nun in order to evade French soldiers and accomplish her work as a spy for Mexican rebels. Her performance is spellbinding! Her straight man in the movie is the great Clint Eastwood in the image and role that he made famous: the strong, silent drifter turned mercenary. The two meet up and the result is screen magic. Their on-screen chemistry rivals some of the great duos of film history. Together they manage to dupe the French, save the day and fall in love.

Directed by Don Siegel, TWO MULES FOR SISTER SARA is an enchanting western that allows Eastwood to show a lighter, softer side and Shirley MacLaine is the perfect star for the role of Sara. To top it all off Ennio Morricone provides a wonderful soundtrack with a signature title track and a score that is comparable with those that he composed for ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST, THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY and A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS.

THE HORSEMAN

Rating:
Summary: AN ENCHANTING WESTERN
Review: TWO MULES FOR SISTER SARA stars Shirley MacLaine as a call girl masquerading as a nun in order to evade French soldiers and accomplish her work as a spy for Mexican rebels. Her performance is spellbinding! Her straight man in the movie is the great Clint Eastwood in the image and role that he made famous: the strong, silent drifter turned mercenary. The two meet up and the result is screen magic. Their on-screen chemistry rivals some of the great duos of film history. Together they manage to dupe the French, save the day and fall in love.

Directed by Don Siegel, TWO MULES FOR SISTER SARA is an enchanting western that allows Eastwood to show a lighter, softer side and Shirley MacLaine is the perfect star for the role of Sara. To top it all off Ennio Morricone provides a wonderful soundtrack with a signature title track and a score that is comparable with those that he composed for ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST, THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY and A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS.

THE HORSEMAN

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Summary: Great introduction to Westerns for women!
Review: Westerns aren't known for having much appeal to women, but this one tops my Listmania list of "Westerns Even Your Girlfriend Will Enjoy."

Young Clint Eastwood and a gorgeous young Shirley MacLaine have real chemistry on the screen together in this romantic adventure. MacLaine plays Sister Sarah, a righteous but beautiful nun on a mission of political mercy. She's determined to get through some treacherous country on her own, with or without the help of the rugged Eastwood -- yer typical rougish figure turned reluctant hero.

There's a bit of a twist at the end... that I think is fabulous and brings closure to the whole story... Give it a watch and decide for yourself.

And sign up for notification for the release of this movie on DVD... This movie is definitely one to watch again and again and keep on the better medium.