Review of Bonnie and Clyde (1967) by Andriy Y — 06 Jun 2014

Bonnie and Clyde falls into a group of films that have a major problem with it. It is based on true events meaning the outcome of the film has to be presented in a way which still keeps the audience interested even though they are aware of how it ends. The director manages to keep you watching by his well chosen cast. Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway blend together well and are clearly having fun making it. Michael J. Pollard and Gene Hackman also give in fun performances.

Whilst the topic may be serious, it is presented here in a lighter manner. With nothing to have to think about, you can just enjoy a good old fashioned tale about a group of crooks travelling. The music featured may seem a bit distracting at first but as the films plays on you can see how that playful style works. Even with the shoot outs against the police, the film still finds time for some light humour. Gene Wilder turns up in a small part which is so humorous that you would surprise yourself that it actually happened.

If I had to fault anything, then it would be the sudden stop at the end but this is nothing to fault the film with. Not too long and not too short, Bonnie and Clyde is a fun crime film that shouldn't be taken seriously.