Overview: In 1979, Mike Milo (Clint Eastwood), a one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder, takes a job from an ex-boss (Dwight Yoakam) to bring the man’s young son (Eduardo Minett) home from Mexico.

Forced to take the backroads on their way to Texas, the unlikely pair faces an unexpectedly challenging journey, during which the world-weary horseman finds unexpected connections and his own sense of redemption.

Blu-ray Verdict: In short, all you really need to know is that Cry Macho is an emotional road movie and western drama that is on par with anything the great Clint Eastwood has deemed to do in the past 20 years or more.

The film revolves around old rodeo star Mike Milo who has lost his family in a terrible accident and had to fight addiction and loneliness in order to stabilize his life on an isolated farm.

One day, the man who has given him purpose and supported him throughout the years forces Mike Milo to bring his estranged teenage son from Mexico to the United States of America.

However, the job turns out to be much more complicated than initially revealed since the teenage son is a rebellious runaway who has already been in conflict with the law on multiple occasions.

Things take an even more complicated turn when it becomes evident that the boy’s mother is a selfish femme fatale with ties to criminal organizations who doesn’t hesitate to use violence to keep her teenage son under control.

Tracked down by the police and hired guns, Mike Milo and the rebellious teenager must put their differences aside to make it to the border.

Clint Eastwood’s movie convinces on numerous levels. The acting performances are great and especially Clint Eastwood himself convinces as tough, resilient and grumpy man with a sinister past but a true heart of gold.

The relationships between the characters are very profound and especially the rebellious teenager portrayed by Eduardo Minett and the widowed restaurant owner played by Natalia Traven are easy to empathize with.

The latter character also shows that you can develop a wonderful relationship with a person of a foreign culture whose language you barely understand since emotions break down barriers.

Another strength of this film is the settings varying from lush mansions in Mexico City over impoverished villages in the country to isolated farms in Texas.

The use of accessories, cars and clothes bring the seventies to life in authentic fashion and add a healthy dose of nostalgic atmosphere. While this movie is first and foremost a very human drama, it also includes thrilling elements such as sinister bullying, realistic car chases and even occasional fights with fists and guns.

These brief and efficiently used thrilling moments keep the movie entertaining from start to finish. Let’s not forget about the amazing rooster that gives the movie its name and that offers some comic relief in many tongue-in-cheek moments throughout the film.

At the end of the day, Cry Macho is a profound drama in a positively nostalgic road movie meets western style. Its characters are unique, its settings are authentic and the brief moments of thrills make the film entertaining from start to finish.

As aforementioned, and to my mind, Cry Macho is one of Clint Eastwood’s greatest movies in recent memory and would represent an excellent conclusion to his impressive career that has left its mark on three generations and counting. This is a Widescreen Presentation (2.40:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs and comes with the Special Features of:

Cry Macho 4K UHD combo pack and Blu-ray contain the following special features:
• Back In The Saddle: The Making Of Cry Macho
• Macho And The Mustangs

Cry Macho DVD contains the following special feature:
• Back In The Saddle: The Making Of Cry Macho

Experience an uplifting and poignant story of redemption when Cry Macho arrives for Premium Digital Ownership at home on November 5th, 2021.

The film is directed by Oscar winner Clint Eastwood (“Million Dollar Baby,” “Gran Torino”) from a screenplay by Nick Schenk and N. Richard Nash, based on the novel by Nash, and stars Eastwood, newcomer Eduardo Minett, Natalia Traven (“Collateral Damage,” TV’s “Soulmates”) and Dwight Yoakam (“Logan Lucky,” “Sling Blade”). The film will also be available on 4K, Blu ray and DVD beginning on December 7th, 2021.

2021 marks the 50th year of Eastwood’s partnership with Warner Bros. (“Dirty Harry”).

The film was produced by Eastwood, Albert S. Ruddy, Tim Moore and Jessica Meier, with David M. Bernstein executive producing. The film also stars Fernanda Urrejola (“Blue Miracle,” TV’s “Narcos: Mexico”) and Horacio Garcia-Rojas (TV’s “Narcos: Mexico,” TV’s “La querida del Centauro”).

On November 5th, 2021, Cry Macho will be available for early Premium Digital Ownership at home for $24.99 and for 48-hour rental via PVOD for $19.99 SRP on participating digital platforms where you purchase movies.

On December 7th, 2021, Cry Macho will be available on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD. Cry Macho will also continue to be available to own in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers.

Cry Macho will also be available on Movies Anywhere. Using the free Movies Anywhere app and website, consumers can access all their eligible movies by connecting their Movies Anywhere account with their participating digital retailer accounts.

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