Eastwood is a true movie 'star'. His acting ability wasn't necessarily wonderful, but he could dominate the frame with a single look of those steely eyes. When he's up there on the screen, you can't take your eyes off him, particularly in his roles in Leone's spaghetti westerns.
As a director, he is accomplished and his films very watchable. The Beguiled, High Plains Drifter and Bird are particularly good from his early catalogue, and of course Unforgiven is an excellent film. He is a huge talent and one of the most charismatic men out there, and deserves the accolades he receives.
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