Budgetary constraints were the second factor. Open vistas and extreme close-ups were used to hide the failings of the film stock, which worked in the film's favour, emerging as some of its most defining attributes.
No one looks as bad-ass as Clint does in a poncho. He plays the anti-hero with stubble so stubbly it could polish a diamond. Like the yojimbo character he strolls into town and casually sets up camp between two warring factions. He says very little but manages to be utterly engaging.
4½ short cigars out of 5
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