"This is Bonnie. This is Clyde. They're young. They're in love. They kill people. Their paths crossed like two hot wires. They roared off on what could have easily been a wild romantic lark. But almost before they knew it, with the giggles still in their ears, they had bloodied up four states."
So states the original trailer of what is heralded as the most significant example of the New Hollywood movement. All of the characteristics of are there: graphic violence, sex humor, disaffected youth, moral ambiguity, the shock ending. Before it won Academy Awards for Cinematography and Best Supporting Actress, critics didn't know how to feel about it. Time Magazine initially wrote a scathing review, and in response received letters from fans arguing against it. A positive review in The New Yorker led others to agree and reevaluate the film, most notably Time and Newsweek.
Dec. 8. 1967
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