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Duck, You Sucker aka A Fistful of Dynamite

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A great "spaghetti western," with James Coburn and Rod Steiger (who gives a very convincing portrayal of his Mexican role). Also known as "A Fistful of Dynamite," this movie also has an excellent score composed by the legendary Ennio Morricone. A rather long movie, but it consistently keeps your interest. I recommend it highly for western movie aficionados.

One of many underrated actors, Coburn makes this movie which otherwise, in the hands of a lesser artist, may have failed. It's an interesting storyline which makes for a fascinating weaving of this tale. Coburn plays a character clearly living on the edge and revelling in every moment. He calmy enters tensely dangerous situations in an attempt to assist the side whose cause he has taken on and enjoys his medium which is of course dynamite. This is a must see Western of a genre long gone.

If you are nostalgic, like adventure, buy this movie.
the role of Rod Steiger could be a little negative to viewers, however it evolves into another person affected by cirmstancial meeting John, confusion about social classes and a lot grief over deaths. I have this movie and I like parts of it.
When I got a sciatic nerve in my back(I couldn't move an inch). The only thing that made get up out of bed was setting up a DVD and watch "Duck you Sucker". It was long and painful to get up and stand on my feet but listening to movie's music, seeing John's love flashbacks and cool dialogs were worth it.
"Duck", I mean
"Buy, You Sucker"

I'm pleased with the speedy deliver and the product. I's a great movie, thank you.

...Or Aka A bad movie,Once I saw the Mao Zedong "Revolution" Quote(beginning of the movie) it went downhill for me, Where Did Sergio Leone Go Wrong? what happen? Compared to his Masterpiece 3 movies(The Man with No Name Trilogy) with The Good,The Bad and the Ugly being the Zenith and end all of the 3 movies,this movie is not even close to that, and It's the political or social message that's in there that ruins a movie. Sorry If I can give less than 1 star I would, Sergio Leone's Best was The Man with No Name Movies. You can label me a Reactionary because that's exactly what I am and watch elsewhere for a Good western.

Sometimes you remember things from your childhood fondly and sometimes that's where they should remain. Such is the case with 'Duck You Sucker' a film that would have benefited from some editing, any editing for that matter. I think the director included every bit of film shot and couldn't stand for any of it to hit the editing room floor. The inane flashbacks for one example just about drove me over the edge. Now as an adult, I watched this DVD with my son and after it was over his statement was "that's a couple of hours of my life I'll never get back," I could not agree more. In the end if you saw this film in the theater as a kid and remember it fondly, keep your memory intact and do not watch it again.