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#47: Bonnie and Clyde (1967) May 8, 2007

Posted by badblokebob in : Drama, Romance, Crime, 4 stars, 1960s, true stories, 2007, Biography , trackback

1967 | Arthur Penn | 112 mins | download | 18 / R

“You’ve heard the story of Jesse James, of how he lived and died; If you’re still in need of something to read, here’s the story of Bonnie and Clyde”.

Bonnie and Clyde is a significant film for several reasons, but I’m not going to give another film history lesson! It brings together several well-executed elements to create a compelling whole — good performances, showcased in at least one key scene for every actor; merging Hollywood feature and New Wave influences; themes of media influence, Robin Hood-esque antiheroism, what family is, and no doubt several more; plus a few exciting action sequences just to round things out.

4 out of 5

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