Review of Bonnie and Clyde (1967) by Ryan H — 28 Mar 2010
Bonnie and Clyde is no doubt a cinematic masterpiece. The scenes can go any way, and I was never disappointed with what happened. It can start out funny and end in violence, or vice versa. All the actors perform their roles perfectly.
I especially hated Blanche (Clyde's sister-in-law) in this film, but it doesn't mean I didn't laugh at her stupidity. I'm not a film expert in the action genre, but the way Ebert talks this was the first film to show violence in such a light.
We actually feel compassion for the anti-heroes of the film. We want to see Bonnie and Clyde get as much money as they can from the bank and get away. It's as much of a rush for the audience as it is for the characters in the film.
The entire movie is filled with action, adventure, comedy, and romance. The style is beautiful. It has a western feel to it, but also has mixes of French New Wave. I found it funny that the sexy main character was incapable of having sex.
I'm sure that when you have a film of such genius you just have a hunch, and Warren Beatty must have had the biggest hunch of all time.
This review of Bonnie and Clyde (1967) was written by Ryan H on 28 Mar 2010.
Bonnie and Clyde has generally received very positive reviews.
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