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Wick's Review
Summary - Very Good 3.5
Legendary movie about legendary bank robbers fails to live up to its legend. Over-the-top performances and violence that is far from the current cutting-edge make Bonnie and Clyde somewhat of a museum piece. That said, with star power and style points to spare, the movie is worth watching for most any fan.
Acting - Good 3.0
Warren Beatty projects major movie star charisma here, and is well matched by Faye Dunaway in her trend-setting beret. Gene Hackman, who I normally love, is over-the-top in his portrayal of Buck Barrow.
Male Stars - Great 4.0
Female Stars - Great 4.0
Female Costars - OK 2.5
Estelle Parsons won an Oscar for her supporting role, though her performance seems undistinguished to me.Male Costars - OK 2.5
Film - Great 4.0
Forty years have passed since the movie came out, longer than between the real Bonnie and Clyde and the movie. This must have seemed – if not fresh in 1968 – certainly quite a bit more topical.
Direction - Great 4.0
Dialogue - Great 4.0
Music - Great 4.0
Visuals - Great 4.0
Famous for exploding squibs (to simulate blood squirting bullet wounds) and natty attire, especially Faye Dunaway's beret.Edge - Risqué 1.8
Sex Titillating 1.7
Violence Fierce 2.2
Rudeness Polite 1.5
Reality - Glib 1.3
Bonnie and Clyde became local media celebrities, making this a classic Hollywood story: no matter how heinous their deeds, if the media are interested and the characters good-looking, we got ourselves a movie!