Joe Kidd
Universal Pictures | Release Date: July 19, 1972
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RobwinzMay 4, 2020
Joe Kidd is a brilliant western/action movie, the movies got a good plot and all the characters do pretty well for what they're given especially the man himself Clint Eastwood. Also, this movie has got some very clever fight scenes which workJoe Kidd is a brilliant western/action movie, the movies got a good plot and all the characters do pretty well for what they're given especially the man himself Clint Eastwood. Also, this movie has got some very clever fight scenes which work quite well and even makes them very enjoyable. Overall, Joe Kidd is an amazing westen/action movie and it's a very clever one, it's honestly worth the watch.… Expand
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bob516Oct 1, 2021
Other than the amazing scenery there was nothing I liked about this movie. TV Guide said it well, "Bad editing, uninspired direction, and a script that teetered precariously on the verge of parodying a John Wayne movie combined to make JoeOther than the amazing scenery there was nothing I liked about this movie. TV Guide said it well, "Bad editing, uninspired direction, and a script that teetered precariously on the verge of parodying a John Wayne movie combined to make Joe Kidd nothing more than a plodding shoot-em-up."… Expand
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alejandro970Apr 2, 2023
As a western, the film is attached to the genre but gives the impression that it was made with reluctance. More than just 88 minutes, it is the lack of dynamics that keeps the viewer interested.
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BroyaxSep 1, 2021
Dans ce western datant de 1972, Clint Eastwood construit déjà le personnage typique qu’il va utiliser et réutiliser tout au long de sa carrière : mi-rebelle, mi-blasé, un brin décalé et carrément cynique sur les bords, sans oublier l’ironieDans ce western datant de 1972, Clint Eastwood construit déjà le personnage typique qu’il va utiliser et réutiliser tout au long de sa carrière : mi-rebelle, mi-blasé, un brin décalé et carrément cynique sur les bords, sans oublier l’ironie plus ou moins cinglante qui le caractérise…

Clint est donc ici -déjà- dans sa ‘cool’ attitude qui le distingue du reste du troupeau mais malheureusement, ça ne suffit pas à sortir ce western de son marasme ni de sa lenteur à faire mourir de honte tous les escargots asthmatiques du pays. D’ailleurs, malgré également un bon Robert Duvall (comme de coutume), ce somnifère s’avère d’une puissance redoutable…

En effet, il ne s’y passe strictement rien, mis à part des dialogues lénifiants et des bavardages sans cesse de plus en plus abrutissants, lesquels tentent de faire avancer un scénario lymphatique, pour ne pas dire inexistant… un vrai scénar à deux de tension qui pue le nanar et se fait mettre minable par toutes les tortues du pays.

Bref, c’est à consommer à dose homéopathique, y compris en cas de grave insomnie : des téléspectateurs seraient passés à deux doigts du coma… alors, attention avec ce ‘Joe Kidd’ : il ne plaisante pas !… Expand
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r96skJan 18, 2022
'Joe Kidd' is solid.

It's not Clint Eastwood's best work but it's still a role that sufficiently entertains. You also have an important role for one Robert Duvall, who did 'The Godfather' in the same year interestingly. No-one else really'Joe Kidd' is solid.

It's not Clint Eastwood's best work but it's still a role that sufficiently entertains. You also have an important role for one Robert Duvall, who did 'The Godfather' in the same year interestingly. No-one else really stands out; not even the miscast John Saxon.

The plot is a simple one, which thankfully doesn't drag thanks to a short run time of around 90 minutes. There's also an amusing scene involving a choo-choo, so there is also that. Overall, it does enough for me.… Expand
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stevekmMay 26, 2023
A usual western but with Clint Eastwood starring, maybe an extra point or two.
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Stokejason1972Jun 19, 2022
Underrated. I watched it years ago and didn't like it but I watched recently and it's a lot better than I remember. Good story, good western.
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