Bonnie and Clyde

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Bonnie and Clyde

BONNIE AND CLYDE is the first of many 'couples on the run' movies to come out over the years; other notable examples include BADLANDS, THELMA & LOUISE, KALIFORNIA, and NATURAL BORN KILLERS. This one has the hook of being a true story and provides a fitting depiction of Depression-era America in the process. As such it's an iconic movie, pushing boundaries in terms of the depiction of on-screen violence (even though it looks quite tame for modern viewers) and delivering some timeless performances to boot. Warren Beatty is all suave and sophistication as the likable Clyde, while Faye Dunaway gets more depth as the messed-up Bonnie. The great supporting cast is a real surprise too, with Michael J. Pollard in one of those unique, undefinable roles and Gene Hackman burning up the screen in a star-making turn. What surprised me most about BONNIE AND CLYDE is that it's played as a comedy for a lot of the time, adding a lightness of touch to an otherwise gruelling subject matter.