Cry Macho

Name: Cry Macho
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Western
Released: September 17, 2021
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 58
Cast: Alexandra Ruddy, Amber Lynn Ashley, Ana Rey, Brytnee Ratledge, Clint Eastwood

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Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: September 17, 2021 | PG-13

Starring: Alexandra Ruddy, Amber Lynn Ashley, Ana Rey, Brytnee Ratledge, Clint Eastwood, Daniel V. Graulau, Dwight Yoakam, Eduardo Minett, Fernanda Urrejola, Horacio Garcia Rojas, Ivan Hernandez, Natalia Traven, Paul Alayo, Sebestien Soliz

Summary: Mike Milo (Clint Eastwood) is a one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder who, in 1979, takes a job from an ex-boss to bring the man’s young son home from Mexico. Forced to take the backroads on their way to Texas, the unlikely pair faces an unexpectedly challenging journey, during which the world-weary horseman finds unexpectedMike Milo (Clint Eastwood) is a one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder who, in 1979, takes a job from an ex-boss to bring the man’s young son home from Mexico. Forced to take the backroads on their way to Texas, the unlikely pair faces an unexpectedly challenging journey, during which the world-weary horseman finds unexpected connections and his own sense of redemption.
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Director: Clint Eastwood

Genre(s): Drama, Thriller, Western

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 104 min

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The Playlist Brandon Streussnig

Sep 24, 2021

Clint may be playing the hits in Cry Macho, but boy, are the notes lovelier than ever. Read full review

A.O. Scott

Sep 16, 2021

This one is something different — a deep cut for the die-hards, a hangout movie with nothing much to prove and just enough to say, with a pleasing score (by Mark Mancina) and some lovely desert scenery (shot by Ben Davis). If the old man’s driving, my advice is to get in and enjoy the ride. Read full review

Richard Brody

Sep 16, 2021

Cry Macho doesn’t resound with the hectic astonishment of The 15:17 to Paris or the tragic imagination of Sully, but it delivers whispers of both. Its breezy, easygoing fable of late-life adventure and connection is also a story of an over-the-hill athlete who may meet his match on any street corner. Read full review

K. Austin Collins

Sep 20, 2021

In a moral universe so keenly prescribed as this, the goodness we see in Cry Macho — goodness that seems to come with age or, as in the case of Marta and Mike both, after great sacrifice — resounds even as, scene to scene, the movie feels shaky. Read full review

Ignatiy Vishnevetsky

Sep 15, 2021

The fact is that, as a movie, Cry Macho is slow and sometimes dull. But as a statement by Hollywood’s oldest leading man and working director, it offers its share of gleaming low-key insights. Read full review

Justin Chang

Sep 15, 2021

The simplicity of the story Eastwood is telling would seem to suit his unvarnished, unfussy style, though frankly, a bit more fuss — a few more takes to smooth out a wobbly performance, an extra light bulb or two in the interior shots — wouldn’t have gone awry. But “Cry Macho,” with its attractive but not indulgent landscapes (shot in New Mexico) backed by a spare, twangy Mark Mancina score, takes pains to reject anything that might smack of falsity or pretense. Read full review

G. Allen Johnson

Sep 15, 2021

But Eastwood is undercut by the unbearably weak screenplay by Nick Schenk, who adapts a 1975 novel by N. Richard Nash. Schenk has turned in good work for Eastwood before, including “Gran Torino” and “The Mule,” but here his strategy seems to be having his characters explain everything that they’re doing and feeling, much of which should be delivered visually. Action is character, after all. Read full review

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Jonathanhartman

Sep 17, 2021

Another hit from Clint Eastwood. A heartfelt drama of redemption and character study.

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gamerz4life

Jan 24, 2022

Rented this movie as I saw it was a new Clint Eastwood film. Clint is obviously much older now and he simply can’t do the same action gun-toting that he used to in his earlier films; yet these new movies don’t suffer for it. And why would that be? Because the film focuses on telling a strongRented this movie as I saw it was a new Clint Eastwood film. Clint is obviously much older now and he simply can’t do the same action gun-toting that he used to in his earlier films; yet these new movies don’t suffer for it. And why would that be? Because the film focuses on telling a strong story and having well-written characters that grow throughout the movie. You start Cry Macho with a washed-up rodeo cowboy named Mike, who’s been through hell. His boss of many years is done and fires him but they’ve been through a lot together and so he decides to call in a favor. He wants Mike to head down to Mexico City to retrieve his son from his ex-wife who isn’t treating the boy well. And so the journey begins.

Mike finds Rafo and with a little work convinces him to leave Mexico to live on a ranch in Texas with his father. However, his mother is not happy with this and does everything to stop him from leaving. Along the way, in which much hiding from cops and stopping in towns is done, Mike and Rafo learn more about each other and begin to trust each other and form a friendship. By the end, they’ve both become better people thanks to one another.

Overall, this movie is worth a watch if you’re looking for a story with meaning and enjoy seeing characters bond over the course of a movie. Also, Rafo has a pet rooster as he was involved in cockfighting. Macho the rooster is a whole character himself, it’s pretty funny.… Expand

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bshu89

Sep 27, 2021

Cry Macho is far from being the next classic Eastwood film. While I do think there is sketching to the story itself, the film never really comes together. Eastwood more than shows his age with the film and the film suffers from it. Not to mention the less than spectacular performance fromCry Macho is far from being the next classic Eastwood film. While I do think there is sketching to the story itself, the film never really comes together. Eastwood more than shows his age with the film and the film suffers from it. Not to mention the less than spectacular performance from Eastwood’s young co-Star. Perhaps with a younger more believable lead and a better young actor the film could have been something special. But for me - it was a miss. Feel free to watch the film on HBO Max, don’t waste your time going to the theater for this one.… Expand

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seabassreviews

Dec 23, 2021

It's really time for Clint Eastwood to retire, he's way to old to be doing all this work

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AJ_13

Sep 29, 2021

Even though it's always great to watch on screen such a legend as Clint Eastwood, Cry Macho lacks both power and emotion. Most dialogues feel empty and trivial, and there almost isn't any internal development in the characters. It also has some nice shots and landscapes, being a quiteEven though it's always great to watch on screen such a legend as Clint Eastwood, Cry Macho lacks both power and emotion. Most dialogues feel empty and trivial, and there almost isn't any internal development in the characters. It also has some nice shots and landscapes, being a quite enjoyable film in visual terms.… Expand

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davemelbourne58

Sep 18, 2021

Clint Eastwood knows how to direct a movie, but I'm guessing he had a story he really wanted to tell, but was under the gun so to speak to get Cry Macho out as quick as possible. The acting is all over the place, and the stereotypes are ridiculous. The cockfighting scene was wonderfullyClint Eastwood knows how to direct a movie, but I'm guessing he had a story he really wanted to tell, but was under the gun so to speak to get Cry Macho out as quick as possible. The acting is all over the place, and the stereotypes are ridiculous. The cockfighting scene was wonderfully lit, and totally unbelievable at the same time. I know Mr. Eastwood still has one more great movie in him for his swan song. I just hope Cry Macho isn't it.… Expand

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Panchogul

Oct 10, 2021

Este señor no sabe hacer otra cosa? Casi todas sus películas traen las mismas temáticas glorificando demás a los hombres.

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