Review of The Wild Bunch (1969) by Andy B — 28 Aug 2016
Sam Peckinpah's swansong to loss of youth and the destruction of a way of life is second to none. From the botched bank raid to the final shootout his wistful essay on "progress" and how it snuffs out the twinkle in life's eye may never be matched.
Whisky, women and adrenaline - the good times rolled until they rolled out of town and out of time.
These are themes which reappear in his work frequently, starting with The Ballad Of Cable Hogue and climaxing with The Wild Bunch, a final howl against the dying of the light. Watch this when young for the action and the beauty of slow motion death; watch it again three decades later for the full impact.
This review of The Wild Bunch (1969) was written by Andy B on 28 Aug 2016.
The Wild Bunch has generally received very positive reviews.
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