Man of the East

A film that hides genuine charm even after almost half a century. The opening credits immediately overwhelmed me with a great wave of nostalgia; that opening song is simply unforgettable. Personally, I consider this among the best films where Terence Hill didn’t have Bud Spencer by his side; here, Terence had the chance to shine as an actor. Bill, Preacher, and Monkey are great characters; a few times I laughed sincerely from the heart. This Italian comedy is well-scripted with decent lines. The story itself probably doesn’t offer any surprises, but I’ll be lenient in this regard; as light entertainment, it works perfectly. I’ll definitely watch it again someday because it’s worth it. That’s all. For me, 8/10. P.S. Morton is awesome :D (10/08/2021)

I've seen a lot of films starring only Terrence Hill without Bud Spencer, but Man of the East is clearly the best of the lot. The story is, as always, very simple, but it has well-written characters, dominated by Hill and his sweet smile, a distaste for guns and a bicycle instead of a horse. It's also not so much about the brawls (although there are a few good ones) and there is a greater amount of smart humour. But while I also enjoyed the uncharacteristic Hill, who didn't even know how to fight, the best part was the ending, when three experienced friends finally made a man out of him. (18/12/2011)

In the 1960s, imitations of American westerns, called spaghetti westerns, became very popular in Europe (and saved the stagnating film industry). Although Barboni is not Sergio Leone, folk comedies and parodies were his strength. He was an experienced routine director who could rely on the popular comedic duo of Terence Hill and Bud Spencer. Man of the East, arguably his best film, only featured Terence Hill, but it was richly compensated by a screenplay full of parody humor and subtle irony. The dialogues, casting, music, and the scenery of the Plitvice Lakes together create an enjoyable spectacle that I like to revisit. Overall impression: 80%. (11/04/2009)

A western comedy that is a bit long and whose story won't surprise anyone who has seen even one Terrence Hill movie, but it is still enjoyable. However, the humor is mainly provided by the original dubbing with Vladimír Brabec in the main role - with the new dubbing (even in the original version with subtitles) it is not like that at all. (15/05/2016)

Sure, those points mainly come from nostalgia, but Terence Hill is just great in this, as a good guy who is supposed to become a villain because that's what his father wanted. It's also a nostalgic film for the Wild West, which is kind of sad, especially at the end. The film works as both a comedy and a western, which is appreciated. (13/11/2016)