This didn't resonate with me. I know most everyone hails it as a "timeless masterpiece", or "modern American classic", but it mostly just seems dated. Beatty and Dunaway have undeniable presence. They are always cool and complementary. But the casting of Gene Hackman as Clyde's brother is horrendous. Equally horrendous is the performance of Estelle Parsons, who plays Clyde's sister in law. All she does onscreen is scream, whine, and act annoying. For this she somehow she received the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress! Shocking. There are enough excellent moments here to make this worthy viewing, but for the most part criticism of this film seems drenched in hyperbole.
Written 4/19/10
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