A Masterstroke!

Rating: 10/10 (16 February 2012)

'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' is a Cinematic Masterstroke, that gets EVERYTHING right. Be it Writing, Direction, Cinematography, Editing, Music, Performances, it hits the right spot in every category. Without a shed of doubt, 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' is an unbeatable piece in Cinema.
'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' Synopsis: Two Western bank/train robbers flee to Bolivia when the law gets too close.
'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' is gripping & very, very entertaining. The journey of these 2 robbers, unfolds with flourish. William Goldman's Oscar-Winning Screenplay is remarkable & influential. George Roy Hill's Direction is perfect. Cinematography by Conrad L. Hall, which won an Oscar as well, is spectacular. Editing by John C. Howard & Richard C. Meyer is sharp. Music by Burt Bacharach, again Oscar-Winning, is wonderful.
Performance-Wise: Paul Newman as Butch Cassidy & Robert Redford as The Sundance Kid, make impeccable screen heroes & deliver incredibly relaxed performances. Both of the Legendary Performers, are a treat to watch & share an unforgettable on-screen chemistry. Katharine Ross is first-rate. Strother Martin is fantastic in a bit role.
On the whole, 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' is Among The GREAT Movies of Cinema. Don't Miss It!