The absolute best modern western ever - not even close. Eastwood's masterpiece.

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

One of the most deserved best picture winners I think there has ever been, "Unforgiven" could've and probably should've revived the Western genre, it was certainly good enough to. I could rant for hours on end and type a thesis about the film "Unforgiven" but what's left to be said that hasn't already been typed? Instead I will keep this review short and sweet, "Unforgiven" is a masterpiece of film making and one of the best westerns ever, a cast of Eastwood, Hackman and Freeman is something you can only dream about as a kid."Unforgiven" was released at I'd say the perfect time, when film making was advanced enough to make the final product look sleek and realistic, but before the widespread use of CGI and advanced technology took a grip of Hollywood, 1992, what a year!Any 'real' film fan needs to add "Unforgiven" to their collection, it's pretty much essential viewing.

Unforgiven (1992)This is modern western produced and directed by Clint Eastwood. The story is about an aging outlaw and killer who takes on one more job years after he had turned to farming. It stars Eastwood in the lead role, with Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman. The film won four Academy Awards: Best Picture and Best Director, Best Supporting Actor for Gene Hackman, and Best Film Editing. This is a shining example of Eastwood's abilities as a filmmaker. It's more than a western, it's a movie about redemption. This is an excellent fit and paved the way for the modern western as an art form.