Review of The Wild Bunch (1969) by Edwin K — 27 Apr 2009
Director Sam Peckinpah turns what seems to be a just another brainless Hollywood product into a critical exploration on our nature of violence, and how generation of violence is passed on to another. A perfect ensemble cast lead by the legendary William Holden; a thrilling score by Jerry Fielding; and an impeccable direction by Peckinpah, who smartly avoids any kind of sentimentality in this ultimate macho film, makes The Wild Bunch simply the greatest western ever to put on celluloid.
The "visionary" director Zack Snyder of 300 and Watchmen should learn a thing or two (or a lot more) when to use slow-motion in his movies from this film. The final shootout at the end is still loud and breathtaking (and beautiful) as it was in the first viewing.
A fitting end to once a beloved genre; The Wild Bunch is an unmissable masterwork from a master director.
This review of The Wild Bunch (1969) was written by Edwin K on 27 Apr 2009.
The Wild Bunch has generally received very positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
