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Don't listen to the Hype. It's awful

Yo, there's no way for me to review this film without saying, take your *insert ethnicity + "ass" here* to see this film,like now. You have to see it in order to know what you're really messing with.

Blistering performances.

This is an excellent movie.Blue (Terrence Stamp) is an American rescued (actually kidnapped as a child) by the leader, Ortega (Ricardo Montalban), of a Mexican band of criminals. He is separated from the gang in a failed raid, meets the beautiful and lovely Joanne Morton (Joanna Pettet), and falls in love with her. His former gang and his stepfather want him back, and at any cost to him and anyone who stands in the way or by his side.The movie Blue is based in an excellent screenplay by Ronald M. Cohen, that provides a good story and interesting dialogue for the film's main actors, many of whom were very familiar because of their extensive TV exposure at the time. Karl Malden, Joanna Pettet, and Ricardo Montalban were all very recognizable characters to TV audiences in the 1960's.I don't know if there is any explanation, but Karl Malden appeared in a number of western movies from 1960 to 1970; including the Nevada Smith, How the West was Won, Cheyenne Autumn, The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin, Blue, and Wild Rovers. He did not appear in westerns before or after this decade (1960 to 1970). His performance in Blue is excellent. He plays the resolute character with strong convictions that he does so well.Joanna Pettet was an underrated and under-performing actress. Directors never seemed to take this actor to her potential. She does a wonderful job in this movie, playing both a vulnerable woman and a strong lover. I found myself worrying more about Blue (Terrence Stamp) because of Joanne Morton (Joanna Pettet) character's love for Blue.Blue (Terence Stamp) is the intense young man possessing an extremely dangerous skillset (he is a gunfighter and a killer). He is confused by his conflicting loyalties (his sudden love for a woman he has just met that opposes his gang affiliation).My only negative comment on this film is Terrence Stamp's strong British accent that seems out of place for an American kidnapped by Mexicans.

Silvio Narizzano mainly worked for TV but this movie and "why shoot the teacher"in the seventies are worth seeking out;the former told the story of a young teacher (Bud Cort),fresh from the university ,who winds up in middle Canada where he realizes that what he learned does not help much in a hostile nature ;although liked by his pupils ,he was ill at ease,an intruder in this rural God-forsaken world.Five years earlier,Azul's place is nowhere too;his parents were killed by Mexicans ,the chief of whom adopted him ;but his biological sons (from different mothers)never accepted him :he is too delicate,too gentle to live in this hyper macho world.Had they continued their political struggle against the French (as Juarez ' allies against Napoleon The Third? the screenplay does not mention them),Azul would perhaps have found a reason for this struggle which actually consists of pillage and rapes .All that deals with Ricardo Montalban and his wild bunch recall spaghetti western ,but it's not:the director was Canadian.On the other hand ,the scenes with the Americans would not be out of place in stuff like " friendly persuasion" with their shimmering colors ;the good doctor (played by Oscar-winner Karl Malden ) , his daughter (Joanna Pettet) and the villagers seem to come from another world,compared to the bestial brutes milieu in which Azul was nurtured.Actually ,born an English man (as Terence Stamp,whose restrained performance is in direct contrast with that of Fellini 's "Tommy Dammit" in "spirit of the dead" ,released the very same year),Azul is torn between the two worlds ;and the ending ,lyrical and epic,is really the only one which could have concluded this offbeat tale.

Maimed by melodrama yet iconic in imagery. Strange and evocative. With Brit, Terence Stamp playing "Blue" or "Azule" depending on which side of the American/ Mexican border you're on, the film surprises and I find myself watching it again. Certain scenes register effectively and haunt such as Azule's impromptu execution of a captain. Mounted on his steed, Azule simply scoops up the officer, performs the deed and follows with a ritual of circling the victim after words. The poignant ruthlessness of this act silences even hardened men. Stamp does this with such ease and 'style' that it leaves an impression that continues to shock. All humour stops in that instant. There is something iconic here that traumatizes and replays itself - leaving a silent and remote character that is truly formidable. The others fear him and Stamp's gun play is impressive, especially in it's relish. Conflict and violence give him pleasure and the action is good. Cultures collide and this results in the film's indelible imagery. The look of the ragtag bandit bunch contrasts well with the Sunday best of the homesteaders who inhabit this film. The hunt and chase scene through cornfields is quiet vivid, realistic and leaves a crisp impression. Great photography throughout. The fabulous stunt riding that belies the wild flamboyance and daring of these bandits is very apt indeed. So well done and enjoyable to watch. Crazy good. Azule's apparent transformation to gentleman is fun as the mystery man charms the ladies at an evening social and caps a challenge from his antagonist with a classic line - "I'm tired Mr. Parker...particularly of you" before retiring. A class act. However,there is rage within.This film's budget should have demanded more accent coaching for Mr. Stamp but his performance is still appealing. Stamp seems to use any awkwardness to dramatic effect and to his advantage proving he is one terrific actor. Joanna Pettet although truly beautiful is lacking. Maybe she lacked that femme fatal or something to warrant betrayal and the tragedy which follows.A tale of loyalty, love and betrayal by an already torn man. Well worth watching over despite it's defects and the action is good.

Although it has been castigated by the critics, this movie still has a lot going for it and is definitely worth seeing. Given a big budget for its time, it has outstanding photography, beautiful scenic vistas, a very good music score and great stunt work by the legendary Yakima Cannutt. It also has Terence Stamp, who is always worth watching, no matter what he does (if we skip Priscilla, Queen of the Desert). Yes, it is not hard to tell that he is an Englishman playing an American raised by Mexicans, but his lines are few and far between, and who cares anyway? If we can have Englishmen and Australians playing Roman gladiators without critical comment, let's give this one a break. I admit that, although the plot line intended to contrast a violent past with the power of love, a complete lack of tenderness in the love scenes was laughable. But overall, this movie beats most of John Wayne's westerns by a mile.