Unforgiven: More Than Just a Western?

Alright folks, jumped back to '92 and watched "Unforgiven" again. Eastwood, man... even when he's directing himself, he knows how to build tension. I mean, the whole setup is pretty classic western, right? Bounty hunt, old scores, revenge... But it's the pacing that gets me. The film really takes its time letting you get to know Munny, Little Bill, and the Schofield Kid. You almost forget this is supposed to be an action flick, and then BAM! The violence is so brutal and earned because of it. The scene where Munny confronts Quick Mike and Davey Boy Bunting in the rain... Chills. It's not some stylized gunfight; it's ugly, messy, and morally ambiguous. And the shootout at the end? Little Bill getting what's coming to him? Satisfying, sure, but it also leaves you with this lingering feeling of… uneasiness. Clint doesn't let you off the hook. Gene Hackman as Little Bill Daggett is, like, the perfect antagonist. He's not just evil for the sake of it; he truly believes he's bringing order to the Wild West. The way he justifies his violence with that twisted sense of righteousness... it's brilliant. The whole film seems to say that you can't really every escape your past. Great acting for sure. Honestly, I think this film is so good because doesn't glorify violence, it shows the toll it takes. It's a deconstruction of the Western genre, almost. So, what do you guys think? Does "Unforgiven" hold up, or am I just being nostalgic? Give me your takes!