Review of Bonnie and Clyde (1967) by August C — 02 Oct 2011

Considered a classic by some, Bonnie and Clyde set a standard for "true crime" films for years to come. unfortunately while notable for its cinematic history, the film is horribly disjointed and never really follows any single tone.

It clashes comedy and the crime genres together which makes the film, by todays standards anyway, seem ultimately tasteless. Bonnie and Clyde is a film based on the notorious bankrobbers of the 1930's and while some of the facts are present the film portrays the band as heroic criminals, much as in the same manner as Robin hood.

Now if you know anything about the Real story behind Bonnie and Clyde they werent such a nice pair, countless murders, in cold blood I might add as well as a whole slew of other horrible criminal acts.

Warren Beatty does a decent job as Clyde, but portrays him as a hotshot smooth talker, who in his mind anyway is fighting for the everyday man who at the time the events took place were impoverished by the economy as well as the Dust Bowl.

The charachter comes of as silly and confusing. Bonnie, played by Faye Dunaway, isn't much better, her charachter motivations are ever really clear, and she seems only to be present for sex appeal.

The real Bonnie was far less fair in appearance. In an interesting note she never was confirmed to have fired a single shot in any of the robberies or other crimes perpetrated by the pair. Anyway the film is ok for its time, but I wouldnt call it great, but should be noted for being one of the first anti-hero true crime films that set the style for many films for years to come.