I love movies, always have, always will. I love good movies even more! So, I decided it was time to make sure I've seen what's commonly accepted as the 100 greatest, as decided by the AFI. Some of the movies on the list I've seen a million times, some I've seen maybe once when I was little. With the help of my streaming subscription to Netflix, and getting my little red envelopes in the mail too, I will definitely conquer this list - and I can't wait! Please feel free to watch along or add comments about your movies as I watch them! Get the popcorn and milkduds ready!

Thursday, September 27, 2012

# 42 Bonnie and Clyde

1967
Director: Arthur Penn
Starring: Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway, Gene Hackman

This movie tells the true story of real-life bank robbers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. It completely romanticizes violence and makes the life of a bank robber look glamorous and exciting. I mean, who wouldn't want to rob banks after seeing this movie? Well, except for the end...

The actors seemed to play their parts perfectly, and even Gene Wilder makes one of his first on screen appearances as one of their hostages.

If you haven't seen this one, I definitely recommend!

Trivia: Warner Bros. gave the movie a limited, "B" movie-type release at first, sending it to drive-ins and lesser theaters. When critics began raving about the film and young people began to show up at screenings, it was better promoted, given a wider release and became a huge hit. 

Up Next: King Kong


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