Review of Bonnie and Clyde (1967) by Andy S — 29 Nov 2018
A film from 1967 that sort of paved the way for violent/adult Hollywood cinema for the years ahead.
I mean that films as iconic as The Godfather franchise, Unforgiven et al. might never have happened had it not been for the style of film exhibited here by director Arthur Penn.
The story is a 1930s set graphically violent depiction of American outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow played excellently by Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty respectively.
It has elements of the Robin Hood story, showing them rob from mainly banks across several southern U.S. states.
It also shows the love that blossoms between the two (despite Clydes impotence).
The support cast provide excellent service including the two Genes, Hackman as Clydes brother Buck who faces a bloody death and the late Gene Wilder.
The film ends with the bloody death, I mean are sub machine guns necessary?
Excellent depiction and a forerunner for every outlaw film that was to follow.
This review of Bonnie and Clyde (1967) was written by Andy S on 29 Nov 2018.
Bonnie and Clyde has generally received very positive reviews.
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