The Gauntlet

Warner Bros. | Release Date: December 21, 1977

7.5	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 8 Ratings

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Compi24Apr 11, 2023

This sixth directorial from Clint Eastwood definitely amps things up in terms of the set-pieces and stunts. From a screenwriting and character standpoint, however, there's a whole lot left to be desired. This feels like a pantomimed versionThis sixth directorial from Clint Eastwood definitely amps things up in terms of the set-pieces and stunts. From a screenwriting and character standpoint, however, there's a whole lot left to be desired. This feels like a pantomimed version of what Eastwood detractors think all his movies are really like, with Eastwood as the distant, lumbering blunt instrument and Sondra Locke as the mouthy, ultimately incapable love interest. Any chances of chemistry between these two leads is kneecapped from the start, with their largely transactional — even coincidental — relationship making the ill-advised heel turn towards the romantic about two-thirds of the way through. It's just all so hokey and contrived. Even the overall conspiracy behind everything is telegraphed far too early on for the audience. Again, the action is to be noted, but beyond that, I can't say this is anywhere near the actor/director's best. Not even close really.… Expand

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RobwinzJul 31, 2020

The Gauntlet, the movie's got a weird plot, some decent acting but there's not enough fight scenes throughout this movie, which honestly takes you out and it's the same with the plot. Overall, it's not an amazing movie which Clint EastwoodThe Gauntlet, the movie's got a weird plot, some decent acting but there's not enough fight scenes throughout this movie, which honestly takes you out and it's the same with the plot. Overall, it's not an amazing movie which Clint Eastwood has directed and also starred in but more of it being a let down to what Clint's previously been in.… Expand

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r96skJan 28, 2022

Almost loved it.

The opening chunk of 'The Gauntlet' is promising, I liked what I was seeing and what was being crafted together. It never quite reaches the heights I thought it might have, though that doesn't stop the fact that this 1977Almost loved it.

The opening chunk of 'The Gauntlet' is promising, I liked what I was seeing and what was being crafted together. It never quite reaches the heights I thought it might have, though that doesn't stop the fact that this 1977 film is still very good.

Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke team up yet again, as seen in many other productions from around this era. Of the five I've currently seen with those two, this is the most I've enjoyed them as a pair - especially Locke. Pat Hingle and William Prince are the most noteworthy of the rest.

I found the two leads to be entertaining and the plot to be strong fun, there are a lot of neat practical set pieces used which are pleasing. As for things that stopped me from loving this release, one would be the ending - which is good, but could've perhaps been greater - and the villains - who are a little meh, character-wise anyway.

All in all, a film that is very much worth watching in my opinion.… Expand

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ottO54Feb 13, 2022

Great movie from and with Clint the Great. It has all it needs: Action, story and of course Sondra Locke

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