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Nobilis1984Sep 19, 2021

Worst Clint Eastwood movie yet.
But let's not forget that he's already 91 and still in front of the camera. Great respect for that.
It's more because of the weak actors next to Eastwood and the weak story.

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A7sus4Sep 22, 2021

While I enjoyed watching this movie and I understood the point, I gotta say, emotionally it falls pretty flat. I believe this is largely because many of the decisions that these characters are making would normally require seriousWhile I enjoyed watching this movie and I understood the point, I gotta say, emotionally it falls pretty flat. I believe this is largely because many of the decisions that these characters are making would normally require serious contemplation but instead are made with little to no thought at all. Given that, it made it even more difficult to accept Clint's character at Clint’s age. Finally add to that the supporting cast not being very convincing either and you're left with a movie where every emotional (or would-be emotional) crossroad misses the mark. All in all the movie is just poorly cast and it seems like it was butchered in the editing room.… Expand

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VickimageDec 1, 2021

Not as good as The Mule. The basic story is very similar to Liam Neeson movie The Marksman. It feels like the main character of the washed-up cowboy should be around 50 to 55 years old. But Clint Eastwood is 90+ and so the scenes where womenNot as good as The Mule. The basic story is very similar to Liam Neeson movie The Marksman. It feels like the main character of the washed-up cowboy should be around 50 to 55 years old. But Clint Eastwood is 90+ and so the scenes where women are swooning over him are a bit ludicrous. With The Mule, Clint’s age worked for the story (old grandpa as drug runner) but in Cry Macho his age works against the material.… Expand

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MattBrady99Sep 19, 2021

“This macho thing is overrated. Just people trying to show that they've got grit. That's about all they end up with. It's like anything else in life: you think you got all the answers, then you realize, as you get older, you don't have any of“This macho thing is overrated. Just people trying to show that they've got grit. That's about all they end up with. It's like anything else in life: you think you got all the answers, then you realize, as you get older, you don't have any of them.”

Clint Eastwood, man what a legend. My respect for this man hasn’t faded.

What’s even more impressive is that at the age of 91 he’s still acting and making movies, which is really inspiring.

Also, the fact that 90-year-old Eastwood starred/directed a movie during the global pandemic, where he was the most vulnerable, it’s kind of mind blowing and it's something that I can't get pass.

Now for the movie itself, it’s an uneven road trip movie that’s more aimed for an older demographic. I don’t know how to describe it, but everything felt stilted in terms of pace and the film making. The movie also has some questionable scene transitions, such as cutting to ‘one year later’, which made the previous scenes seem unnecessary.

Even then, Clint Eastwood is still charming, and he made me smile at times. Also, the movie looked beautiful.

Although, from how I see things, Eastwood is “the last cowboy” in cinema. From Sergio Leone till now. This movie reflects on that deeply in every visual. His character Mike is past his prime; where horse riding and the inner grit of the west has become a distant memory as the modern age comes creeping in. But of course, in the end he is the hero, like he always has been.… Expand

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AJ_13Sep 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 hasEven 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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AdamWalker-Sep 26, 2021

Very boring, the only good thing is the development of the protagonist but hence all bad.

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Brent_MarchantSep 20, 2021

It's sad to see an icon like Clint Eastwood, both as an actor and director, trying to make something out of this inert, sluggishly paced material. The picture comes across like an awkward hybrid of classic Westerns, road trip tales andIt's sad to see an icon like Clint Eastwood, both as an actor and director, trying to make something out of this inert, sluggishly paced material. The picture comes across like an awkward hybrid of classic Westerns, road trip tales and mismatched buddy films, with touches of horse whispering and totally preposterous romance tossed in. Much of the narrative is predictable, saccharine-encrusted and lacking in swashbuckling thrills. The mix yields a thin, uninvolving story brought to life by a lame script and even lamer, one-dimensional acting and character development, failings that even better casting and a more polished script wouldn't be able to help. What's most distressing, however, is that, with Eastwood's filmmaking days dwindling, one can't help but wonder why he would waste his time and talent on an underwhelming project like this. Riding off into the sunset should make for a grand exit, not a hobbled departure.… Expand

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bertobellamySep 18, 2021

I like the actor Clint Eastwood, but not the director, at least not his most recent films.

I get that 'Cry Macho' is Eastwood meditating about his past as a movie star, but there are so many wrongs in this. First, as a Mexican — and I'm notI like the actor Clint Eastwood, but not the director, at least not his most recent films.

I get that 'Cry Macho' is Eastwood meditating about his past as a movie star, but there are so many wrongs in this.

First, as a Mexican — and I'm not offended by what’s been done here—, it's very distracting to look at the setting, which is far from what Mexico looked like in the late 70s. I know this might seem trivial, but you can't take a film seriously if there's no minimal effort to investigate more and try to insert your characters into a more believable environment. Come on, by that time, the country had already hosted the World Cup and the Olympics, and in the film, it looks like there are only cockfights, dust, and people in sarapes in Mexico City and its surroundings.

And we need to talk about those female characters. The evil lady feels like a telenovela villain, and the good one is just an accessory to Mike. In the end, these characterizations don’t support the overall criticism of the “macho” figure in the movie.

The plot is very average, and although I found Mike very charming and funny, it wasn't enough to keep me interested. Let's hope Eastwood has another shot at making a better movie next time.… Expand

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Stream2BigScreeSep 17, 2021

Howdy, Streamers! Cry Macho premiered this week in theaters and on HBO Max, and we watched it on HBO Max. It's the new film from prolific director and Hollywood icon, Clint Eastwood. At 90-years-old, it seems like Eastwood still churns out aHowdy, Streamers! Cry Macho premiered this week in theaters and on HBO Max, and we watched it on HBO Max. It's the new film from prolific director and Hollywood icon, Clint Eastwood. At 90-years-old, it seems like Eastwood still churns out a movie almost every year, and he frequently has a starring role in his directorial efforts. Here, Eastwood has continued to trade on his legacy of old Western, strong-and-silent, cowboy type. The question here is whether that machismo in Eastwood is still compelling. Let's see how it goes.

Based on a 1975 novel of the same name, Cry Macho is the story of Mike Milo (Eastwood), a former rodeo star, who after having suffered a devastating injury began working as a horse trainer on a ranch. Due to indulgence in alcohol and pills and, generally, no longer being reliable as a ranch hand, Mike loses his job. However, Mike's former boss enlists him to go to Mexico City to retrieve his son, Rafael (Eduardo Minett), from his abusive and neglectful mother. The boss' motives are unclear to Mike; nevertheless, with reservations, Mike travels from Texas to Mexico City to pick up the 13-year-old boy. Rafael is troubled, according to his unreliable mother, and Mike finds the boy out cockfighting with his trusty rooster, Macho. As Mike and Rafael travel back to Texas to meet his father, Rafael's mother sends her heavies and the Federales after them. From there, a road trip/lowkey chase movie ensues. It's Gran Torino on the road in Mexico, or many other variations on some Clint Eastwood movies.

As we've come to know, Clint Eastwood is a simple filmmaker. There's not a lot of flash. It's all very uncomplicated and easy. Essentially, Cry Macho is a road movie between an old man and a kid where they break down each other's walls along the way. Nothing surprising, and so the emotion is key for this film to work. Like a sucker, it got me. Despite it all, it's a nice movie with a good central relationship. In fact, the simplicity of it all makes it so much easier to be endearing, especially since you know what's coming at almost every turn.

If there are problems here, it is because Clint Eastwood is doing his regular Clint Eastwood thing. He is gruff and stoic. It's a carbon copy of many of the roles he has played in the last few years or throughout his legendary career. Eduardo Minett does his best as Rafael, but the acting is rough going - especially in the beginning. Eventually, he gets into the rhythm with Eastwood and they fall into a nice chemistry. I'll also shout out Natalia Traven as Marta because she sweeps in in the last third of the movie and infuses every scene of hers with charisma and beauty.

The biggest problem is how basic, with a capital "B", this plot is - it tends toward eye-roll inducing except for how charming it ultimately becomes.

Although Cry Macho can be bland at times, the central relationship between Mike and Rafael brings charm and sweetness to the film. Eastwood has a distinct style of direction and acting that can be repetitive from movie to movie, but this snuck up on me and has won me over and likely will win other viewers over as well. It's probably only a handful of popcorn for theater viewers, but it's a nice bowl of popcorn for those streaming on a quiet Sunday afternoon.… Expand

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moviecritic68Sep 23, 2021

God bless old Clint for still having the energy to stay active in the cinema world but the last couple of his films have been stale & lacking real action drama. The story was dull right from the start. I almost scored it lower but my spouseGod bless old Clint for still having the energy to stay active in the cinema world but the last couple of his films have been stale & lacking real action drama. The story was dull right from the start. I almost scored it lower but my spouse enjoyed it so I gave it a middle of the road grade.… Expand