Bonnie and Clyde

Definitely one of the coolest films ever put down. Bonnie and Clyde is a great story of outlaws on the run, terrorizing communities and robbing banks. Warren Beatty as Clyde, with Faye Dunaway as Bonnie, along with Gene Hackman as Clyde's brother Buck help make this gangster film one of the best. Originally rejected by the institution of film for being entirely to graphic and also being accused of glorifying crime, this film had a tough time to be seen by the American public. I guess for 1967 I see what they are saying, but for today's standards its a day in the park compared to some of the films being released. I was lucky enough to have a rogue history teacher in high school show us this film, otherwise I may never have watched it. I am such a film nerd, most of the class saw this as an opportunity to rest or sleep, but not me. I was glued to the set. Right in the front row. I loved every second of it. The only thing that sucked was class only lasted 45 minutes, so it took more than one day to finish it. I was giddy with anticipation for the next day to be able to finish this classic. The film follows Clyde Barrow right near the beginning of his life of crime. He is not gonna be a part of society. He eventually meets the beautiful Bonnie Parker who is so bored with her small town life, she chooses a life of crime and newspaper headlines. Eventually they meet up with Buck and that's when it gets really intense. Now they have a team. This is how they are able to get farther, pull bigger jobs, and watch each others back. I believe most everyone knows what came of Bonnie and Clyde, but it's still fun to watch up until the very end. The last scene, in particular, is the one that everyone responsible for getting the film released had such a big issue with. Fortunately for us, Warren Beatty as the producer did not want to change a thing, so he didn't. This is a must see for anyone who likes the gangster films. This one has the classic classy feel to it. Acted to perfection by Hollywood Royalty, and throw in a story about young love it really appeals to almost everyone.

NBM rates Bonnie and Clyde - A Work of Cinematic Art

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