Two Mules for Sister Sara

As I delve into classic westerns, I'm constantly amazed by how the filmmakers of the time could create such unexpected and fantastic duos. Today’s filmmakers could certainly learn a thing or two. In this gem, the rugged Clint Eastwood teams up with the mischievous nun Shirley MacLaine, who’s not above sneaking a swig of rye. The plot is straightforward but perfectly suits this quirky pair. The sarcasm flows as freely as whiskey from a bottle. And of course, it’s all set to the perfect score by Ennio Morricone. What more could you want? (22/08/2022)

I wouldn't be angry at all if it was a bit shorter, but the spark between Shirley and Clint is so strong that it's surprisingly enough for a good experience in itself. And that is even without a proper plot. And with a traditionally brilliant Morricone. (08/11/2008)

I had somewhat childishly avoided it for years because of its soft-sounding title, but that was a mistake. Especially when one of the two mules is Clint Eastwood! The pragmatic alliance between Christ’s bride and her blonde guardian angel, who brought his belt and gun holster from the Dollars Trilogy, is bolstered by their bickering and several interesting moments (removing an arrow, a drunken sabotage of a bridge, or the very last shot when one of the main characters ultimately betrays their principles). It’s true that in the second half, with the traditional western theme of the Mexican fight for independence, the powder starts to get damp, but the mule Ennio reliably delivers the load to its destination. By the way, the soundtrack felt like a leftover product from The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, but that doesn’t change the fact that it’s perfect. (22/08/2022)

Clint robbing dead bodies while humming a merry tune, a nun who drinks a bit too much and a great western. The brilliant one-liners during the verbal exchanges of the incongruous duo and the ever-perfect Ennio Morricone make this movie an entertaining and inventive watch. (01/01/2013)

Not that I'm crazy about Westerns, but I do enjoy the ones with Clint Eastwood. This one was a little different; the filmmakers were going for a more humorous take on things, and those expecting a lot of shoot-outs would end up sorely disappointed, except for the ending. I enjoyed the film even the second time around (except for a few minor issues). Clint Eastwood was badass as Hogan, Shirley MacLaine was cute as Sara, and Ennio Morricone reminded me once again of how much I love his scores. I was certainly satisfied, and I stand by my original rating. (15/12/2021)