Cry Macho

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

5.0	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 104 Ratings

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PNWgamerSep 17, 2021

Cry, Macho or The Little Gallo That Could. Veteran actor Eastwood delivers an appropriate performance as Mike, a down-and-out cowboy looking for redemption and meaning in his later years of life. At 91, Eastwood may not be able to pull offCry, Macho or The Little Gallo That Could. Veteran actor Eastwood delivers an appropriate performance as Mike, a down-and-out cowboy looking for redemption and meaning in his later years of life. At 91, Eastwood may not be able to pull off the action stunts like he used to, but he ably bring his character to life on the screen to drive this otherwise dull and dusty screenplay. The plot moves along about as fast as the border line in Tijuana on a weekend and is full of outdated tropes that don’t make the film special in any way. Mike is somewhat of a white savior figure who “rescues” a teen boy from the dangers and wanton realities of Mexico in the 1970’s. Mexican police are depicted as incompetent, taking bribes and being motivated by personal gain. A strange subplot where Mike plays Dr. Doolittle for a sleepy Mexican village. And of course, there’s a love story interwoven for good measure.

The relationship between Mike and the boy is not fully developed during the course of the film and makes the ending unsatisfying. The credits roll and I didn’t feel invested in the journey the two had just been on. The titular Macho, a cock fighting rooster, is along for the ride as the boy’s security blanket. Macho represents his transition from boy to man (as you will see from the film’s ending) and serves no purpose to the plot other than helping resolve the film’s main conflict (and no, I don’t mean the pacing). Macho’s role in the film is to wrap up a story that’s been going on for too long. Macho doesn't cry in the movie either, though he does get something stuck in his eye. Hmmm… The plot, while contrived, manages to pull at a few heart strings and is really about the coming of age for the boy and the reconciliation of age for Mike. The action and pacing of the movie harken back to the films of yesteryear - dialogue driven plot with little wiggle room to keep the attention of modern audiences who are desensitized to gratuitous violence, sex, and unexplainable action sequences. The plot needed more action, more Western theme tropes to truly deliver on a meaningful cinematic experience. The film served as decent background noise and gave occasional glimpses of good cinematography. Though somewhat enjoyable, this film does not meet the mark for its potential. This film is not much of a quick draw with how Eastwood hobbles around screen at times, nor is it much of a bullseye.… Expand

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AugustoEduardoSep 23, 2021

Malisima, una perdida de dinero por ver este somnífero.
En serio les recomiendo ver otra cosa en el cine.

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davemelbourne58Sep 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 areClint 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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PanchogulOct 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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AREVALOAREVALOSep 18, 2021

This movie really damaged Clint Eastwood’s talent as a director starring in his own movie. He pulled it off in The Mule but he fails miserably in this movie.

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SydmwswySep 20, 2021

Unforgiven is one of my best four films in the history of cinema.not beacause I was thinking Mr Eastwood is not double communist and anti old woman like us (from Iran).It was mankind.but today I've got the mistake.he is.

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MetacriticOnurSep 17, 2021

bad
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adjective, worse, worst;(Slang) bad·der, bad·dest for 36.
not good in any manner or degree.

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marco34laSep 18, 2021

This legendary director should have quit while he was ahead. I have not seen a movie this slow, this bad, this poorly shot and directed in... well... weeks... due to the pandemic and such limited releases. Seriously, really slow, poorly actedThis legendary director should have quit while he was ahead. I have not seen a movie this slow, this bad, this poorly shot and directed in... well... weeks... due to the pandemic and such limited releases. Seriously, really slow, poorly acted and NO ONE wants to see a 90 yr old man giving and receiving sexual glances from women 1/2 his age.… Expand

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chrisozOct 20, 2022

Doesn't start or finish anywhere, I don't have any empathy with any character and you could sail a fleet of ocean-liners through all the holes in the script. Is the test of a good Director that they are able to discern that they themselvesDoesn't start or finish anywhere, I don't have any empathy with any character and you could sail a fleet of ocean-liners through all the holes in the script. Is the test of a good Director that they are able to discern that they themselves are unsuited for a lead role? What was going through Clint's mind when he was shooting the widow trying to get him (a 91 year old) into bed? I think we should pass around the hat to have all copies of this destroyed to preserve the dignity of Clint's lifetime body of work.

I'm a big fan of Clint but this is a movie too far. He is finally too old to play anyone and needs to stick to directing if he still can. A fabulous career deserves a better-ending than this. He's kind of doing a Joe Biden but I don't think a teleprompter would have helped in this case.… Expand

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