Waste of Money.

While it is a pity that the story wasn't told with more visual finesse, this is trivial compared to our real-world problems. It takes a good movie to put that into perspective.

The acting is good, and the firecracker script has some excellent ideas.

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

At one point someone in the movie says " they won't sell us anymore 30-30 shells. Movie supposedly takes place in 1881z. 30-30 Was not developed and marketed until 1895.

Eastwood's final western is the antithesis of his iconic career and perhaps even the American western as a genre. 'Unforgiven (1992)' is a sombre and reflexive piece that isn't afraid to be morally complex and presents all its characters, along with their callous acts of violence, with an objective honesty so that the viewer can draw their own conclusions about who is 'right' and whether violence is ever an appropriate response. It's a refreshingly intelligent picture that never spells anything out and is all the more compelling for it, easily becoming one of the most emotionally investing and riveting films in its genre. This is rare, challenging stuff that treats its audience with respect and is accomplished storytelling on many levels. 9/10

There is much to like about 'Unforgiven', a classic Western with a difference. For the most part it lives up to all expectations. The plot is relatively simple and slow moving, featuring a climactic shootout that is typical of the genre. What sets the film apart from others of its kind is the characters. 'Unforgiven' features a fascinating and contrasting bunch of characters, ranging from complex and thoughtful characters like Eastwood's to the charismatic and entertaining 'English Bob'.Unlike the conventional Western, there's also no obvious 'good' and 'bad' guys in 'Unforgiven' and the audience isn't told who they should route for. This only works because of the depth of the characters - had they been under-developed, the blurred lines between good and evil probably wouldn't have worked. Overall, 'Unforgiven' is a very good Western and one of the most memorable in the genre.

The directing and editing of the film are amazing. The story is told in extremely fast pace, with full-bodied characters depicted along the way. The performances of Eastwood, Hackman, Freeman and Woolvett are particularly noteworthy. The final action scene that Will kills Little Bill is especially breathtaking. The audience keep wondering if Will will be shot by the people in the town.