Unforgiven (1992)



The most recent film I watched was Unforgiven (directed by Clint Eastwood), based on a recommendation. After a quick Google image search and seeing that it was a historical film with a strong IMDb score (8.2/10), I decided to watch it.



Historical themes have always attracted me because they align with my curiosity for exploration, my desire to discover something new, and my inclination toward immersing myself in a reality that once existed.




Unforgiven is a classic take on the Western genre and cowboy-action films, released in 1992 in America. I'll share my thoughts on a few aspects that stood out to me, without diving too deeply into historical analysis - just as a casual film watcher.

  1. As always, I pay close attention to technique, imagery, and music. This film features many stunning shots of the steppe, creating lasting memories for me.

  2. The story is quite simple, but it includes several memorable details, such as the friendship between Bill and Ned, The Schofield Kid's struggle with his eyesight, Davey Bunting offering a horse to Delilah, the silence of Sally Two Trees, the fears of young police officers, the trio ambush Davey and even small actions like throwing stones.

  3. What lingered in my mind after watching was how the film portrays contrasts:

  • Fluctuation vs stability
  • Chaos vs Organization
  • Inhumanity vs Humanity





Although Unforgiven portrays fluctuation, chaos, and inhumanity, these elements exist within a society that still maintains traces of stability, organization, and humanity. A pig farmer raises two children, Little Bill builds house and people take on different roles -police officers, brothel owners, prostitutes, biographer, killers - all contributing to the structure of their world. Despite the violence and lawlessness, there are still rules, relationships, and responsibilities that shape their lives. Order persists alongside brutality, as people still attempt to abide by the law. Even within this harsh world, moments of kindness, morality and humanity emerge. These contrasts create a complex and thought-provoking narrative.




This film raises questions for me like why the girls in the brothel could put a bounty on the cowboys' deaths without facing punishment or revenge, and why cowboys were free to use guns. Maybe I should watch more Western, action, or cowboy films to understand these dynamics better.


A key takeaway from Unforgiven for me is that life constantly changes and society evolves. However, certain aspects - work, social class, power, and justice - remain timeless, transforming in form rather than in essence.

This is one reason I enjoy historical films - they shape my perspective on the life I live today

I rate this movie 7/10.


                                                                                                            Hanoi, March 25, 2025

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