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Western Fantasy

posted 5 years ago by ElKabong1940 (323)
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This movie was not meant to be realistic. It was a fantasy or Western fairy tale from start to finish. Union soldiers like Angel Eyes did not abandon their posts and go on wild goose chases. That would get you shot or hung for desertion. The most unrealistic was the battle scene at the bridge. The artillery and siege mortars were too big and heavy to be moved around. Two guys would not be allowed to take a case of dynamite and blow up the bridge. They would be shot by both sides. After blowing up the bridge you go to sleep in a foxhole and when you wake up everybody and all the guns are gone? There just happens to be a loaded artillery piece left behind by the Confederates that blows Tuco off his horse. Finally, you cannot cut a rope with a rifle shot. I have seen programs where experts fail to sever a rope with a single shot - couldn't be done. Nevertheless, it was still a fun movie!

[–] gbu (581) 5 years ago

Thanks for your input on this factual documentary, im happy you found these faults to share with us, i will never watch this film in the same light ever again!

[–] Kingswood (1260) 5 years ago

^well played

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

Yeah, that's typical of spaghetti westerns. So what?

[–] liscarkat (18541) 4 years ago

Yes, it is possible to sever a taught, weighted rope with a rifle shot. I have done it. It's not even a big deal--you don't have to be an "expert".

[–] Mrmojo4700 (21539) 4 years ago

If you’ve shot enough you start doing things like shooting ropes and stuff just to see if you can do it. 👍

[–] Gd5150 (11771) 4 years ago

Next you’ll tell us Star Wars was fantasy.

[–] Jones70 (6584) 4 years ago

Of course, can’t imagine why anybody you think any different.

[–] whynotwriteme (7725) 4 years ago

I can't figure out the OP's point. Was this intended to make us turn away from TGTBTU in disgust with the shocked realization that we have been 'had'?

[–] christomacin (4660) 4 years ago

The only takeaway from this is that it IS a fantasy, and thus criticism based upon the film's lack of realism isn't very useful. The would be like criticizing Pinocchio or The Nutcracker or Star Wars (mentioned above) for lack of realism. It that's what he meant to say, then I guess it's OK.

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

Angel Eyes May have been assuming the Identity of a Union Sergeant. It was one of his many covers as a ruthless assassin. If he needed to cross battlefield lines to get to his quarry....he’d put on the uniform and blend in.