Cry Macho

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5.7/10

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The legendary Clint Eastwood returns to the silver screen as director and star of #CryMacho, in theaters and streaming exclusively on HBO Max September 17.

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Coming-of-Age Contemporary Western Road Trip Drama

A one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder takes a job to bring a man's young son home and away from his alcoholic mom. On their journey, the horseman finds redemption through teachin... Read allA one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder takes a job to bring a man's young son home and away from his alcoholic mom. On their journey, the horseman finds redemption through teaching the boy what it means to be a good man.A one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder takes a job to bring a man's young son home and away from his alcoholic mom. On their journey, the horseman finds redemption through teaching the boy what it means to be a good man.

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IMDb RATING

5.7/10

36K

YOUR RATING

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Cry Macho: Macho And The Mustangs (UK Featurette)

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Cry Macho: Macho & Mustangs (Featurette)

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Cry Macho: Americana (UK Featurette)

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Still Plays A Damaged Hero Like No Other

There's not much one might say for Clint Eastwood left to conquer. He made the definitive western plus created the blueprint for all cop movies afterall. Even gave us some comedic relief. Yet at over 80 he's still a creative force. What seems left is just to wind down and enjoy himself. That's the feeling one gets when watching Cry Macho.

Cry Macho is a very humble little story. No action to speak of and insertions of the warm and fuzzy instead. He still comes out a hero if on a small scale in a western motif. So lower your expectations and let the man entertain you with a heart in hand victory lap. I actually enjoyed the ride.

8jaimemedina-36288

Won me over

So listen, this isn't The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. There aren't a lot of gun fights or bar fights. It's just simple tender storytelling. And that's enough for me.

4patriciariva

Disappointing

We recently watched The Mule and I was surprised Clint still had it in him to make a great film, but this one didn't reach the same level for me. Beautifully filmed, as all his movies are, but a predictable story with lame, and sometimes cringey, dialogue, and the kid was trying way too hard to act. Dwight Yoakam phoned in his part as well. The best acting was done by the rooster, honestly.

All in all, not unwatchable, but not one of his better ones.

8riccardopretto

Strong Clint!

Despite his age (91 years, WOW!), Clint still manages to make interesting and enjoyable films to watch.

The film is somewhat reminiscent of Gran Torino with a boy to "help". Beautiful setting in the style of Clint Eastwood! I love this actor!

Film seen in English in Zagreb.

7omarcantbestopped

Goodbye Sir.

I'm ok with Clint Eastwood the "BOSS" real life cowboy leaving us with this as his last acting role if that's the case.

It was a project of love and since he is divorced in real life, it hurts me to see him as he aged and in search of make believe love in his movies.

The star of the movie hands down "Macho" and he is not a chicken.

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There had been multiple attempts to get this project made prior to Clint Eastwood's adaptation, as the project remained on a shelf for about 30 years. In 1991, production on an adaptation began in Mexico with actor Roy Scheider in the lead role, but the project was scrapped soon after. Another attempt was made in 2011 with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the lead role. It would have marked his return to acting after his term as California Governor, but like the Scheider version, the project was canceled before production could get very far.

Goofs
One of Marta's Spanish only speaking daughters uses ASL instead of the Mexican standard LSM when she signs "thank you".

Quotes
Rafa: His name is Macho, like me. Very strong rooster.
Miko: Whatever.
Rafa: What's wrong with that?
Miko: Nothing. Guy wants to name his cock Macho, it's Okay by me.