'Two Miles For Sister Sara (1970)', the second collaboration between Eastwood and Siegel, sees a straight-shooting mercenary agree to escort a nun on the run to safety after rescuing her from a trio of thugs who thought they'd found an easy target. As the pair progress along their journey, they find that they have more in common than they may have first thought - including a shared destination, enemy and penchant for drinking. Indeed, the eponymous nun isn't necessarily all she appears to be (that's all I'll say for fear of spoiling things), which adds an interesting twist to her character and allows for several little surprises to amuse you as the piece moves towards its exciting shootout of an ending. The focal pair have a strained but consistent relationship that builds believably over the course of the narrative. Their comic interactions are pretty much as entertaining as the action set-pieces; this keeps the film enjoyable throughout, even when its plot starts to drag a little. In general, the movie is fun. It's a solid western with a strong cast and an even stronger central dynamic. 7/10
Review of Two Mules for Sister Sara
