I don't care what anyone says about how slow this movie is, it will always be one of the best. But, it does have a meandering plot, there is no way to deny that. To be fair, I am reviewing this movie based on the extended edition, which seems extra-meandering, but is apparently what you're getting when you get the Special edition DVD. Who knew?
But once you get past the crawling plot, there's nothing stopping you enjoying everything about this movie. Except for the dubbing over of the Italian actors, which is usually pretty bad. I guess they used the money they saved by filming in Italy to make the rest of the movie so fantastic.
From the first moment you see Clint Eastwood, you know that he is a badass. From the first moment you see Angel Eyes, you know that he is an evil bastard. From the first moment you see Tuco, you know that he is a scoundrel. The three main characters are perfectly cast, and even though Clint manages to become the coolest person in the world just though lighting a cigar, Tuco is probably the best character, and the most perfectly cast. Not to say that he's really all that ugly, but he's the soul of the movie and is such a joy to watch that he makes you forget what a horrible person he is.
Also of note is the is the film's score. Everyone knows the 8 note main theme or motif or whatever and as awesome as it is, the music at the end of the movie is where they really turn on the good stuff.
Cost/Benefit analysis: I watched a DVD that my uncle gave me for Christmas a couple years ago, so this cost me nothing. However, I would pay the cost of rental or the price of admission to see this in an a theater late at night or something like that.
Final notes
Best scene: Clint Eastwood plays with the kitten that he keeps in his hat
Best costuming: the poncho
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