Just some of my opinions

Roger 2022-04-21 09:02:30

As a 1969 movie, it's really good to be able to do this, and the great thing about this movie is that it's the first of its kind.

But when I'm used to watching Hollywood blockbusters now and then watching this movie, I really think it's bad enough.

Whether it's the part of intercepting the train, or the part where the 4 people in the back fight against 200 people, they all remind me of the thundering Indian movies. As for the moving descriptions of male camaraderie, quick cuts and multi-angle framing, many movies these days are better than blue.

For me personally, every time I see a single shot in the showdown, I will fall to the ground and the main character is still stuck with ten shots, and I silently lose the Three Character Classic in my heart.

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The Wild Bunch quotes

  • Pike Bishop: [the Gorches are protesting the dividing up of the loot] Sharin' up will be the same as always.

    Lyle Gorch: Well, me and Tector don't think that he

    [points at Angel]

    Lyle Gorch: oughtta get the same amount. He's just startin' out and this is mine and Tector's openin' for a new territory!

    Tector Gorch: That's right, and I figure a share to that old goat

    [points at Sykes]

    Tector Gorch: for watchin' them horses is damn sure a share too much!

    Lyle Gorch: So, we decided; it ain't fair.

    Pike Bishop: If you two boys don't like equal shares, why in the hell don't you just take *all* of it?

    [pauses]

    Pike Bishop: Well, why don't you *answer* me, you damn yellow-livered trash?

    Lyle Gorch: [realizing the rest are backing Pike] Now, Pike, you know damn well...

    Pike Bishop: [angered] I don't know a damn thing, except I either *lead* this bunch, or end it *right now*!

  • Sykes: Say, back there in Starbuck. How'd my boy do?

    Pike Bishop: Your boy? Crazy Lee?

    Sykes: Yeah, C.L., Clarence Lee, my daughter's boy. Not too bright, but a good boy.

    Pike Bishop: [thinks back on Crazy Lee agreeing to remain behind while the rest escaped] Why didn't you tell me he was your grandson?

    Sykes: Well, you had enough things on your mind; besides he had to pull his own weight just like the rest of us. I just wanted to make sure he didn't let you down: run when things got hot. Huh? Huh?

    Pike Bishop: No, he did fine... just fine.