Most Of It Is True!

Rating: Null/10 (6 February 2015)

There was no way in hell I was gonna miss Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid after finding out that it features the same director & duo of actors who were later responsible for the Oscar- winning The Sting, which I dearly loved. And to find it in my collection & realize that it has been sitting there for years turned out to be a pretty pleasant surprise.
Loosely based on a true story, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is an American western that tells the story of two Wild West outlaws who are chased by a special posse that is able to pick their trail no matter where they go, thus ultimately forcing the two to escape the law by fleeing to Bolivia where they ultimately find a more successful criminal career.
Directed by George Roy Hill, the biggest strength of this film is the flawless chemistry between Paul Newman & Robert Redford who in their respective roles of Butch & Sundance carry the story throughout its runtime, and are wonderfully supported by Katharine Ross who plays Etta Place; Sundance's lover, while its camera-work, editing & music part is exquisitely executed.
On an overall scale, there's plenty of fun, humour & charm to be found in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. It's a beautiful film to look at, is highly enjoyable & entertaining from start to finish, its premise is handled in a very light-hearted manner and it also manages to culminate on a high with an ending that's as satisfying as it is heartbreaking. Definitely recommended.