What It Is: A classic western loosely based on the pair of infamous bank robbers.Why I Watched It: It's a classic that I've never seen, it was written by William Goldman (author of The Princess Bride), and it features Paul Newman before he wrinkled up and started selling salad dressing.
What I Thought: This movie was funny, dramatic, and very quotable. It was everything I wanted from a Hollywood classic and considerably more than I expected from a film made in 1969.
Paul Newman played an excellent Butch Cassidy, the 'thinker' and the leader of the Hole In The Wall Gang. His always clever character reminded me a lot of all the things I loved in Cool Hand Luke. Robert Redford played the lightning quick gunslinger known as the Sundance Kid. The movie didn't feature too much quick-draw action, but the bit of gun play it did have was more than satisfying.
Overall, the absolute coolest thing about Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid was onscreen chemistry between the two leads. They functioned as an awesome team, always watching the other's back, but they still shot each other wisecracks and snarky comments the whole time. It reminded me of some of my own favorite friendships, where the most heinous accusation possible is always known to be meant jokingly and the trust is unwavering.
Highlights: "Guns or knives Butch", the train employee with the worst luck, Sundance's lovely way of sugar coating everything, too much dynamite, and an awesome ending!
Who Should See It: Western fans, Newman fans (the acting, not the dressing), film buffs, and most others.
How Soon: Whenever you want!
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
1 comment:
I think fans of Mr. Newman's fine line of dressings, along with a veritable cornucopia of other fantastic products, would enjoy this film just as much, if not more, than fans of his acting prowess. Maybe that's just me though ;-)
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