Review of Bonnie and Clyde (1967) by James M — 12 Aug 2010

A romanticised biopic of one of the most infamous criminal partnerships of all time. It slightly glorifies the duo as Robin Hood-types and omits certain characteristics (Clyde's homosexual tendencies, for example) but keeps the bare bones of the duo and their gang's story faithful.

All the performances are excellent (Beatty, Dunaway & Pollard have rarely been better) and Arthur Penn inventively directs, mixing the styles of a 30's Crime movie with slapstick from the same era.

Critically mauled on it's release for it's violence, it still remains an important and influencial piece of American cinema.