Impressive Italian Western.
Paul A. Lewis | United Kingdom | 06/25/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"THE HILLS RUN RED is a fine film that has been somewhat hamstrung by its reputation. Difficult to see for many years until the Japanese DVD release from Stingray and the new DVD release from MGM, like many movies that have been out of circulation for some time the movie acquired a slightly inflated reputation. Whilst it's a good film, an enjoyable romp for most fans of the Italian Western, it's a hyperbolic tale of revenge and therefore like most films from this very particular subgenre the movie is something of an acquired taste.
However, when all is said and done, it has to be said that THE HILLS RUN RED isn't Lizzani's best Italian Western: for me, it's not as impressive as the bizarre REQUIESCANT/KILL AND PRAY. However, it's at the top end of the movies made in the early years of the Italian Western craze, and it's great to see the movie finally receive a fine presentation on the DVD format."
Worth watching
- | florida, usa | 09/04/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Although this might not be as good as other Spaghetti Westerns, its still worth watching. The final shoot out is good and entertaining, and the plot is not that bad either."
The Hills Run Red - Explosive Western
L. ARISTOBIL-ADELE | Green Point Central Coast NSW Australia | 09/11/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Perhaps not one of the best spaghetti westerns ever made, but most certainly one of the most entertaining. The Hills Run Red has everything: thrilling action, gunfights, fisticuffs, 2 good guys versus an army of bad guys. Henry Silva is at his villainous best. Thomas Hunter is not too convincing as the hero but has plenty of support from Dan Duryea. Listen for the unforgetable musical score - another spaghetti western classic!"