Review of Bonnie and Clyde (1967) by Jordan L — 14 Jun 2010

Great piece of work, with Arthur Penn's pitch perfect direction turns this period gangster film into something far beyond the ordinary, with the focus specifically on ordinariness, and how the drive for something better breaks down morality, especially in the face of grim economics.

The film is beautifully shot with great colour, not as much violence as you may expect, expectations and the shocking jolt of the violent scenes make it seem more violent than it perhaps is. The influence of the French new wave, particularly Breathless, is clear to see and adds to the movie's relevance and refreshing freshness.