Review of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) by Dawdlingpoet — 20 Apr 2022

I really enjoyed this film - its a classic biopic, with great performances from Paul Newman and Robert Redford as the titular characters. This isn't a western film, like I maybe accidentally assumed it to be, although it does have a western feel to it.

Its not full of action, though there is plenty of that at times. Its a good character driven drama, with some very witty dialogue and some quite amusing scenes, plus some reasonably tense moments too.

I could have done without the montage mid way through shot in old fashioned brown - with music playing over still shots but I guess it helps tell the story of what isn't being shown on screen, namely the two criminals travelling to Bolivia.

I found the incidental music played in the background a short while later quite amusing too. I was surprised how entertaining and amusing this was really. Also I can't not compliment it on the great wide landscape shots.

The cinematography certainly isn't bad. Given this film dates from 1969, it stands up quite well and I'd certainly recommend this.