Save your money for something good and enjoyable

It's no definitive masterpiece but it's damn close.

I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

I have the theory that every hospital, airline, hotel, or other "institution" that offers free cable/movies has this one on a perpetually showing schedule. I can't begin to think how many times I've seen it. But I must admit it has its merits of sorts.Probably this mixed reaction that I (and many other reviewers) have for the movie is due to feeling that it **does** have merits but they just never amount to all that much. I suspect the strengths are due to two main things: The basic story by Elmore Leonard where some of his tough-guy language and character interactions managed to filter through into the final product and the cast, especially Eastwood and Duvall who act like the Pros they are in consistently professional performances. The supporting cast is also very good.But the whole flow of the movie leaves much to be desired. It is more a series of vignettes designed to showcase the cast than really to advance a credible or intriguing plot. There are a number of snappy interactions among the principles and various supporting cast members that are quite good. Trouble is, they leave you feeling you just were set-up to see a whole scene unfold just to spring the "zinger" and then what? Move on to the next scenario I suppose.Some other reviewer likened the flick to a TV movie and I'd agree. And no doubt, I'll be watching it again soon be it in this hotel room or that hospital bed or airline seat. It's that kind of a movie.

Much Talent Came Together for this Early Seventies Western Riding the Revival that Started in the Mid-Sixties with The Sergio Leone Trilogy and "The Wild Bunch" (1969). Clint Eastwood, Director John Sturges, and Writer Elmore Leonard are Not At There Best.The Result is a Tepid, Turgid, Tale of Land Rights and Oppressed Mexicans. A Good Supporting Cast Including John Saxon, Robert Duvall, and Don Stroud who Always Plays a "Good" Sleazebag. The Cinematography is by Bruce Surtees and the Score from Lalo Schifrin. So Why is the Thing So Dull? It's Anybody's Guess, but it is. It is Dumb from the Start and Never Gets Any Smarter, Culminating in One of the Silliest Train Rides Ever. The Dialog is Not Snappy, the Violence is Ho-Hum, and Eastwood, Never a Great Actor, is Awful. Once Again Relying on Squints and Macho Speak.The Movie Looks Good but the Movie isn't Good. It's Standard Stuff and Everyone Involved, from Top to Bottom has Done Much Better Elsewhere. A Dud.

An ex-bounty hunter (Clint Eastwood) reluctantly helps a wealthy landowner (Robert Duvall) and his henchmen track down a Mexican revolutionary leader (John Saxon).John Sturges is a capable director and had directed acclaimed westerns such as "The Magnificent Seven" (1960). He was a great choice to bring this story to life. We might question why Saxon was cast as a Mexican, but I have to admit he pulls it off fairly well.The New York Post praised the actors' performances while criticizing the film, calling the actors "diamonds set in dung". This is more than a little harsh and probably uncalled for, but it does have a pebble of truth -- the three core actors are more powerful than the story they were given to tell.

Let's be honest we've never seen Clint Eastwood in a bad film have we? I'm not saying they are all 10 out of 10 Oscar winning films of the the year, but nevertheless good at the very least.Joe Kidd is fairly short in length, however this actually helps the film as it means it's straight to the point and that there are no long dull scenes without a lot of action. The plot, for me is definitely a strong point to the film. The film has Joe Kidd (Clint Eastwood) having to decide what side to be on as a bunch of Mexican bandits claim to own the land which a rich ruthless businessman owns. As the two battle it's is very hard to know what is gonna happen next.Although I did very much like the film I will admit that it didn't have that overall epic feel. Also it isn't perhaps as good as other westerns that Eastwood has been in such as the 'Dollars Trilogy'.However, despite these flaws it still made a very entertaining film, which I would recommend watching and thoroughly deserved its 7/10 that I give it.