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Unforgiven appreciated in Jordan

posted 9 years ago by strntz
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http://nypost.com/2015/02/04/jordanian-king-quotes-clint-eastwood-to-e xpress-rage-after-isis-execution/

After the Jordanian pilot was cowardly executed by being burned alive, the king of Jordan, King Abdullah, quoted Clint Eastwood's character in a rage against the Islamist terrorist that committed the atrocity. Apparently, at least one world leader is willing to identify the enemy by name and expressed his rage and intent of retribution by quoting Munny.

Which of the lines of William Munny he quoted isn't specifically known, but I'd love to know which ones. Since Munny is technically and anti-hero, I'm not sure if this movie was the correct one to quote, but it's interesting that this film is so well known by the ruler of a Middle Eastern country.

It is bad to drink Jobus rum. Very bad.

[–] filmklassik 8 years ago

He's not really an anti hero, despite his frightening backstory.

Theres no question that the audience is emotionally "with" Clint Eastwood in those final few scenes and applauding him as he mows down Hackman's posse.