1. Western – part of art
Currently, western is defined as a "direction in art", but "cinematic" westerns are always a bit action, a bit comedy (sometimes romantic), drama, thriller, and sometimes even science fiction. This collection of several genres is what excites viewers.
2. Diversity of the genre
It is not difficult to identify the characteristic features of a western. Take the theme of travel or wandering of the main character. Add typical "villains" and "good Samaritans", "unfortunate locals", "femme fatale" – and you get a recognizable classic western.
In addition, film enthusiasts distinguish revisionist westerns (this includes the Eastern "eastern", the "spaghetti western", and several other directions).
3. Developed themes
When making a western, it is hard to come up with something new. However, in familiar conditions, filmmakers find it easier to navigate and create new masterpieces for the world treasury of cinema.
Which westerns are the most famous?
While any fan of the genre can easily find modern westerns on online services, the classics of the genre should be added to a personal collection. Undoubted standards of the genre currently include films such as "Dead Man" and "Unforgiven", the incredibly adventurous "Once Upon a Time in the West", the fiery and highly characteristic "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly". Popular films are "A Fistful of Dollars" and "Mackenna's Gold", "For a Few Dollars More" and "3:10 to Yuma". The "golden collection" of westerns has been supplemented by films such as "The Magnificent Seven" and the recent "Django Unchained" by Tarantino himself.
Each of the listed and about a hundred other films are worthy of being watched and rewatched. And of course, it is with them that modern films of this genre should be compared.
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