Brilliant and touching

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

The tone of this movie is interesting -- the stakes are both dramatic and high, but it's balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue.

The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

"Bonnie and Clyde" (1967) is a crime action biography about Bonnie Parker, played by Faye Dunaway, and Clyde Barrow, played by Warren Beatty, as they begin their violent crime spree and slightly odd love affair. The introduction between Bonnie and Clyde in this film makes a lot of sense even though it feels a little unfeasible, but after that initial connection, everything falls into place. I personally don't have any major feelings about this film except a great deal of appreciation. It is difficult to fault anything about the storyline if it is an accurate biography, but visually this film is great. For the era that this film was created in, the colors and tone were stupendous. Every color that was portrayed on the screen came across as intended.Traditionally, older films have a heavy feel of "over acting" to help get the point across, but this film was spot on. Though the film isn't without a few detracting flaws, like audio drop offs and bad audio syncing, the acting was strong enough to keep the audience interested. Overall, I really enjoyed this film even if it is not a normal watch for me. I encourage everyone to view it at least once to appreciate a staple that propelled what we watch today.

BONNIE AND CLYDE is an action crime drama film about a pair of notorious robbers who have robbed banks during the Great Depression. It's a ruthless and cruel story that looks nice, touchy and fresh in small sequences. This movie is not a faithful representation of the desperado careers of Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, a notorious team of bank robbers and killers who roamed Texas and Oklahoma in the post-Depression years. I think that is the best, otherwise, in some more realistic view, all the charm and humor of this movie would be lost.In the middle of the Great Depression, Clyde and Bonnie meet when Clyde tries to steal Bonnie's mother's car. Bonnie is excited by Clyde's outlaw demeanor, and he further stimulates her by robbing a store in her presence. Clyde steals a car, with Bonnie in tow, and their legendary crime spree begins. The duo's crime spree shifts into high gear once they hook up with a dim-witted gas station attendant, C.W. Moss, then with Clyde's older brother Buck and his wife, Blanche, a preacher's daughter...The biggest controversy of this film is through the fact that the young audience likes classic anti-heroic characters. However, those characters are people who love, suffer, and have quite ordinary life problems and dilemmas. They simply run away from themselves. Ultimately, they die in one of the most spectacular and the most horrible scenes in cinematic history. This movie has hit a taste of a subculture just like "The Graduate". I think this story does not bring a nostalgic charm, but it fits in a rebellious nature of the 1960s.The characterization could be better, however a scenery and atmosphere are great.Warren Beatty as Clyde Barrow is sympathetically unhappy and stubborn. He is trying to be faced with life problems in an inherent way. Mr. Beatty has offered a solid performance. Faye Dunaway as Bonnie Parker is a young woman who wants a kind of change and excitement in her life. It may be just a flight from ordinary suffering or love for rebellion. Regardless of all a beautiful Miss Dunaway has stolen this show.Their support are Gene Hackman(Buck Barrow) with his bad jokes, Estelle Parsons (Blanche Barrow) as an irritating wife and Michael J. Pollard (C.W. Moss) as a faithful companion and seems, the greatest fan.These bullets kill actually.

Penn's film, Bonnie and Clyde, opens in a unique way showing the actual history of Bonnie and Clyde to give some background information, which helps the viewer get an idea of what the film is based off of. With it being produced in the era of New Hollywood it allows for a lot more violence, which helps develop Bonnie and Clyde's violent personas as well as their romantic ties. It was a very interesting film because it was based off of real history so it was intriguing to see. The actors playing Bonnie and Clyde did a great job playing the roles of the true criminals. The fast paced story line goes right along with the fast paced robberies and the quick travel from place to place by Bonnie and Clyde.

Everyone knows the story of the famous Robin Hoods of the 20th century. Yet, there are conflicting records of how these individuals were perceived. "Bonnie & Clyde" are the well-known couple who are perceived as "heroes" to the public, and "villains" to law-enforcement. Their backgrounds are spotty. Bonnie(Faye Dunaway) was working as a waitress in Texas. Clyde(Warren Beatty) has already racked up a rap sheet with robbery. When these two met, it wasn't quite love at first sight. Personal inconsistencies showed between the two. From stealing cars, to robbing banks, these two made themselves a household name. It's the 1930's. The Great Depression was in effect. People were losing their homes to the banks. The solution: The Bonnie & Clyde gang. In the South, they go to the big banks to rob, because the small banks have gone bust. They outrun the law. They fought the law. They go down in a blaze of glory. They should be doing life without parole. But the law has turned them into martyrs. The actors are great. The story line was fine. Even though it was fictionalized, it was worth the watch. A must have for your library. 5 stars.