I love westerns. So when it came to adding westerns to my watchlist this was placed at the very top. Mainly because many other fans of the genre were saying it is one of the greatest ever made. However I wasn't blown away, expecting a 5 star movie I was instead given (in my opinion) a 4 star one.
The film does have fantastic traits, the main being the casting of the two leads; Paul Newman as Butch Cassidy, and Robert Redford as the Sundance Kid. The duo have fantastic chemistry which makes their conversations sizzle with entertainment. By the end of the film you crave for more scenes featuring the two outlaws.
George Roy Hill sits in the directors chair and on the whole he does a damn fine job. His most praise-worthy parts being the first scenes and the last. The way he introduces the lead characters is one to admire. I can't mention those scenes without mentioning the DoP's name: Conrad L. Hall. Especially for highlighting the beauty and torment of the West.
In terms of the overall plot the film is more of a character study then anything else. I would've loved "more" to happen in the middle of the film, but then again this is based on truth. But all in all the screenplay is great, after watching you'll be quoting the movie for the rest of the day.
Overall this is an enjoyable Western featuring a stellar cast that'll keep you entertained for the whole 2 hours. Also, that last shot - awesome.
The film does have fantastic traits, the main being the casting of the two leads; Paul Newman as Butch Cassidy, and Robert Redford as the Sundance Kid. The duo have fantastic chemistry which makes their conversations sizzle with entertainment. By the end of the film you crave for more scenes featuring the two outlaws.
George Roy Hill sits in the directors chair and on the whole he does a damn fine job. His most praise-worthy parts being the first scenes and the last. The way he introduces the lead characters is one to admire. I can't mention those scenes without mentioning the DoP's name: Conrad L. Hall. Especially for highlighting the beauty and torment of the West.
In terms of the overall plot the film is more of a character study then anything else. I would've loved "more" to happen in the middle of the film, but then again this is based on truth. But all in all the screenplay is great, after watching you'll be quoting the movie for the rest of the day.
Overall this is an enjoyable Western featuring a stellar cast that'll keep you entertained for the whole 2 hours. Also, that last shot - awesome.
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