The Myth of Clint Eastwood (The Good)

Clint Eastwood as always been the rough rider of American cinema. He has emanated the aura of the silent action hero throughout his acting career but his acting persona took root and begin when he starred in The Good, The Bad, And the Ugly. Since this film, Eastwood has become the archetype for ruthless silent action heroes all across the world of cinema. In this film, you are never quite sure of the actions of Eastwood's character and he remains highly unpredictable. His motives and goals are unclear, therefore giving him that "silent-but-deadly" quality about him. His character's ruthless behavior is evident in the way he treats traitors and low life's like Tuco and Angel Eyes. Eastwood then carried on these character traits of ruthlessness and silence into other films like Dirty Harry and Gran Torino. The look in Blondie's eyes when he looks down the barrel of his rifle pointed at the noose around Tuco's neck is indeed mysteriously auspicious and ominous. It shows that he knows that he alone has control other the fate of Tuco's life with the pull of a trigger. This ominous power is also displayed on Blondie's face whenever he is involved in a shoot out. He clearly fits the physical characteristics of the characters he has chosen to play as throughout his career. He always utilizes his facial ability to appear void of all expression and emotion, leaving the audience entranced and his character's opponents afraid because nobody knows exactly what is gonna happen next.