Monday, January 30, 2012

Mini-review: High Plains Drifter (1973)

Clint Eastwood in annihilation mode as 'The Stranger'
High Plains Drifter (1973)
Director: Clint Eastwood
Cast: Clint Eastwood, Verna Bloom


Not much going for the plot here. Clint Eastwood plays his trademark role of the nameless 'Stranger' with panache and authority. The film boasts of rich, dark atmosphere owing to its low-key cinematography and haunting background score. Eastwood in his black outfit with hat atop stands out in every frame looking mythical and imposing against the barren scenery. As a director, he has done a fine job with a mediocre screenplay by spicing it up with sharp dialogues, black humor and mood. He is particularly clever at throwing in a possible supernatural explanation for his character's origin at the end of the film, something which has kept people talking over the years. 

2 comments:

Dorothy Explora said...

i wanted to comment on your mini review of HOWL, but couldnt find the button. anyways, i think youve just single-handly become my film guru... on stuff! ha.

looking forward to going through the rest of your blog!

Dev Ghosh said...

Haha film guru...that's funny and flattering at the same time! :D