The first movie of 2020: Revisiting the classics

Donnell 2021-12-17 08:01:18

I still believe in the theory of goodness. At least most people need a reason to hurt others. The whole incident was during the Great Depression. As a road movie, there were homeless citizens everywhere. Even the retired policeman’s home was owned by the bank "FOR SALE". The people’s complaints against the government can be seen. The police, who represent the government, are naturally disgusted by the people. At this time, Bonnie and Clyde appeared, although they did not help the poor, but at least robbed the rich of the "Rogues", coupled with Bonnie's strong expressive desire for taking pictures and dressing, it is not surprising that the mysterious couple of Rogues who came and went without a trace became the top class. After all, ridiculous times have produced ridiculous legends. As far as the film itself is concerned, it can be said to be a tribute to the classic "Bonnie and Clyde". The whole story revolves around Bonnie and Clyde, and these two are also promoting the development of the timeline. The shots shot in random shots, on the contrary, have almost no face from beginning to end, shooting a story that is completely opposite to the perspective of "The Male and Female Thief", as if it itself is to make the audience look at the two criminals more objectively. This kind of objective director also added close-ups of the bodies of the two robbers. They seemed to be sleeping peacefully, and could even be described as beautiful, but the cause of death was actually contradictory to the death of the shot. Also added to the crowded shooting scene in the city where people scrambled, the display of disrespect to the dead, and the line shame on you are all respect for life. Perhaps the main point of this film is to respect life, no matter what is right or wrong. In fact, the role of this film is a bit thin. Firstly, the characteristics of the times, the people themselves were relatively simple, and secondly, the style of the work is a very mature and routine American road film, which is moderately edited and slightly humorous. Adding to the legendary theme of Bonnie and Clyde, a well-known actor, the acting skills of famous actors are also remarkable, which minimizes the risk of investors. However, this commercial film still has its own characteristics. The atmosphere is calm, delicate, and serious, and it is different from the temperament of other general routine commercial films. Therefore, the director chooses more slow push and Steadicam on the lens, which reflects the foundation of his skills. NS. Compared with "Male and Female Thieves", this movie mentions more details, such as the public's adoration of the two robbers, distrust and non-cooperation with the police. After all, the police force is limited, and the power of the masses is infinite. It's also the key to the police never catching the two of them except for state restrictions. They said a lot, but bonnie and The topic of clyde itself has a lot to say. Finally, the original soundtrack of the movie is so good, and Frank’s actor looks too similar.

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The Highwaymen quotes

  • Sheriff Smoot Schmid: He's got the mental range of a windshield wiper but he's reliable.

  • Maney Gault: [Maney and Gault are considering Bonnie's poem about her life and anticipated death which was published in a local newspaper] Used to be, you had to have talent to get published. Now you just have to shoot people.