Movie Review: Bonnie And Clyde
It’s good to have finally seen the story Bonnie And Clyde, upon which that Georgie Fame song of the same name was based.
Initial thoughts: I liked the story. It was simple (chance meeting of a pretty lady and a handsome guy who both want a better life and are willing to break the law to get it, ignites of firestorm of bank robberies, violence, and death. Faye Dunaway, who played Bonnie Parker was beautiful and her southern accent made her even sexier. The women in this movie smoked frequently, yet their faces did not show the signs of premature aging that’s typically observed in those of veteran smokers. They glorified the glamor of smoking bake then in 1967, but showed none of its down sides. I don’t even think I heard any of them cough even once. I doubt that Dunaway was a real-life smoker thus.
Lots of shooting; reminiscent of a wild west film. In fact, the shootout at the end bordered on gruesome. I found this final ambush a bit barbaric; that the police would start shooting without attempting to arrest them first.
I’ll add more as thoughts occur.