Rating: 10/10
I was already interested in the real life case of Bonnie And Clyde, so I was excited for this movie and it definitely lived up to my expectations. It wasn’t very historically accurate but it was engaging, and there were a lot of standout scenes. The shootouts were engaging and tense, and the film was also surprisingly funny in a few scenes. I found the character dynamics interesting to watch, and the film itself looked beautiful, portraying American country landscapes and small towns.
Standout Scene: After The Shootout/Buck Got Shot
This film really stood out to me as it was really dark compared to what came before it in the film, and it acts as a turning point in the tone in the movie. This scene comes after a tense and action filled shoot out between the police and the Barrow gang. During this shootout two very important things happen: Buck gets shot in the head, and Blanche gets shot in the eye. This scene after the shootout is the Barrow gang trying to save Buck. The lighting really takes effect in this scene: it takes place in the night, the only light source being from the car headlights. The light casts shadows over the characters, making the shots interesting to look at. The darkness compliments the tragic events the characters experience. This is the first time the Barrow Gang has suffered consequences to their actions, and it is a real tragic moment in the film. There is no underscore, the only sounds are Blanche’s screaming, Clyde and Moss helping Buck, Bonnie uncharacteristically trying to comfort Blanche (A change in character, as Blanche and Bonnie were always against each other), and Buck’s delirious talking as Clyde bandages his head wound. Its a slow, harrowing scene, and marks the movie’s descent into tragedy.
