The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, although an action/adventure/western film, is really about money and the effect it has on the human psyche. This film, directed by John Huston, tells the story of two down and out men (Humphrey Bogart and Tim Holt) trying their hands at prospecting. Tagging along is Walter Huston(John Huston’s father) as Howard, the experienced old timer who can see disaster coming but decides to go along anyway for one last adventure. Tension rises as the gold piles up and their mining expedition is found.
This movie was alright. I didn’t really feel one way or the other about it. I mean, I know it was good and it was fun to watch, but it didn’t change my life. Everyone did a great job and it was awesome to see where the “stinking badges” line comes from, I just wasn’t as sucked in as I have been watching other movies on the list. Now granted, this might stem from my apathy towards westerns. I’ve only watched a few westerns I have really liked(The Good the Bad and the Ugly was fantastic). I know this one wasn’t really a western and it was more of an action/adventure movie, but it still had that western edge.
All in all, this movie gets a big meh from me. It was okay, but nothing spectacular. I liked watching Humphrey Bogart go crazy and I loved the character of his friend, but it wasn’t anything that blew my mind. I’m not quite sure if this one deserves its place on the list, but it’s worth a watch just to see some of the great performances the actors put out.
