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The Highwaymen (film): It has a few good moments but mostly pretty boring@netflixr483d
Whether or not you are familiar with the details you have probably become at least somewhat familiar with the story of Bonny and Clyde. I knew a bit about them that they were bank robbers who were also lovers and they happened to be doing their crimes during a time of unrest in the United States where a lot of people felt as though the banks were screwing the people over in a lot of ways. Well, spoiler alert! The banks have been and always will be screwing the people over. But let's stay on point and focus on this film for now.
Even if people are familiar with Bonny and Clyde there probably wasn't a lot of talk about Frank Hamer and Maney Gault. Frank is a retired Texas Ranger and Maney is an old buddy of his. They are older, but very effective at putting together clues and finding things that other detectives simply can't. Apparently a lot of their sleuthing is true-to-life as well and they were instrumental in the capture and killing of the real Bonny and Clyde.
Now, this all sounds wonderful that a rather unknown aspect of the existence of the famed lover duo would be presented in a big film with two very accomplished actors, but there is a very real problem. Police work, when presented in a realistic fashion especially in the 30's when this takes place, isn't really all that exciting. Kostner and Harrelson are both fantastic in their roles but there is only so much you can do with a car, some maps, and a couple of grizzled detectives piecing together clues.
The script is pretty good and they attempt to create some sort of humorous moments between the dynamic duo in that they butt heads on a lot of things and these verbal disagreements are part of the reason why they are able to figure out so many things that other people can't. This isn't directly stated in the film, but the reason why Maney and Frank are so effective is because there is not hierarchy between then, there is no "yes men." Even though Frank is technically Maney's superior, he doesn't order him around and pull rank outside of one point in the film and once you see that you will understand the importance of the fact that Maney ignores the order and puts himself in potential harm's way in the meantime.
While they are the ones that are the reason why this film exists in the first place, Bonny and Clyde are not shown on screen very often. We do not get to see into their side of the story, what they are doing, and what they are thinking very often. While this is a strange choice because it certainly would make the film more interesting, the film is meant to focus on the lawmen pursuing them, not on those that are being pursued.
The repetitive police work along with the inevitable dick-measuring contest that takes place between the various law-enforcement groups that are involved are at times reasonably entertaining but for the most part the reality of this story is that two dudes were running around in a car for months or more, following the trail of the most wanted criminals in the United States at the time. There isn't really much in the way of excitement that can be thrown into the mix.
I suppose in a way I am happy that they stuck to the real story rather than trying to "Hollywood it up a bit" but at the same time there is only so much "gruff inspiration speech from Costner" followed by "somewhat whiney but wisdom filled retort from Harrelson" that can really be enjoyed.
The best parts of the film involve their encounters or near encounters with Bonny and Clyde and while I don't care enough to actually look it up, I would imagine that some of them are a bit exaugurated. Unless you are completely ignorant of the existence of Bonny and Clyde, you already know how this one ends up anyway.
Should I watch it?
Normally, I enjoy these takes on historical moments that have certain elements that the general public are likely not aware of but in this particular case, I don't really feel as though there are enough breakthrough moments and interesting scenarios that happen during the over 2-hour runtime to really keep the average person entertained. Woody and Kevin are two of the best of making long speeches that would be mundane by most other people turn exciting, but too much is asked of them in these roles and you will find yourself frequently bored, despite the set pieces the director did his best with to attempt to make entertaining.
I frequently felt myself bored and looking at my phone and this is never a good sign. Therefore, I can only give this one a "maybe,"
›#Review: “The Highwaymen” [Emboscada Final] Crítica | Opinión@bigcarrillo1964d
Review: “The Highwaymen” [Emboscada Final].
Movies generally lack originality when trying to create fiction or false realities and this is perfect for viewers looking for entertainment without giving much thought to the movie or drama background the movie or series may have.
When we are presented with movies based on real events, things definitely change completely and that is where things get subtle and the margin for error is minimal. Since there is tangible evidence that proves the facts and in this way the producer or writer of the film or series can not go out of context or ignore the timeline of the events present in the story.
Las películas generalmente carecen de originalidad cuando tratan de crear ficción o realidades falsas y esto es perfecto para los espectadores que buscan entretenimiento sin pensar mucho en el trasfondo de la película o el drama que pueda tener la película o serie.
Cuando nos presentan películas basadas en hechos reales las cosas definitivamente cambian por completo y es donde las cosas se ponen sutiles y el margen de error es mínimo. Ya que existen pruebas tangibles que demuestran los hechos y de esta forma el productor o escritor de la película o serie no se puede salir de contexto o pasar por alto la línea de tiempo de los acontecimientos presentes en la historia.
THE COVER WAS EDITED WITH IMAGES FROM THE FILM "The Highwaymen" AND IMAGES OF MY OWNERSHIP.
Which presents two ways to follow the story to the letter based on tangible evidence or change some things so that it is presented to the public without causing annoyance or pain to third parties.
In most things, they are going the safe and correct way, which is to bring to the big screen or the homes of the viewers a work where the story is presented as it happened in real life.
Lo cual presenta dos caminos seguir al pie de la letra la historia basándose en pruebas tangibles o cambiar algunas cosas para que sea presentada al público sin causar molestia o dolor a terceros.
En la mayoría de las cosas van por el camino seguro y el correcto que es llevar a la gran pantalla o los hogares de los espectadores un trabajo donde se presente la historia tal cual como sucedió en la vida real.
ALL IMAGES ARE SCREENSHOTS FROM MY NETFLIX ACCOUNT FROM THE MOVIE "The Highwaymen" USED TO GIVE VISUAL CONTEXT TO THE POST.
LET'S START
First of all, you should take some time to learn a little about the history of Bonnie and Clyde, which is crucial for you to understand everything and if possible stop reading this article so that you can investigate a little more and have a foundation solid so you can understand a little more about the subject.
COMENCEMOS
Antes que todo debes tomarte un tiempo para conocer un poco de la historia de Bonnie y Clyde, el cual es crucial para que entiendas todo y si es posible dejar de leer este artículo para que puedas indagar un poco más y tener base sólida para que puedas entender un poco más sobre el tema.
"Wikipedia Courtesy: Bonnie and Clyde
Famous American robber couple Bonnie Parker (October 1, 1910 - May 23, 1934) and Clyde Barrow (March 24, 1909 - May 23, 1934) were fugitives, thieves and criminals from the United States. They were characterized by having a great love, and remained united until the moment of his death. Bonnie and Clyde captured the attention of the American press and were considered "public enemies" between 1931 and 1934. Although their gang was known for bank robberies, Clyde Barrow preferred robbery in small shops and gas stations."
"Cortesía de Wikipedia: Bonnie y Clyde
Pareja de famosos ladrones estadounidenses Bonnie Parker (1 de octubre de 1910 – 23 de mayo de 1934) y Clyde Barrow (24 de marzo de 1909 – 23 de mayo de 1934) fueron dos fugitivos, ladrones y criminales de los Estados Unidos. Se caracterizaban por tenerse un gran amor, y siguieron unidos hasta el momento de su muerte. Bonnie y Clyde captaron la atención de la prensa estadounidense y fueron considerados como “enemigos públicos” entre 1931 y 1934. Aunque la banda que conformaron fue conocida por robos a bancos, Clyde Barrow prefirió el robo en los pequeños comercios y las gasolineras."
WHAT IS THE FILM ABOUT [WITHOUT SPOILERS]
Everything revolves around the persecution of Bonnie and Clyde by ex-rangers from Texas, Frank Hamer and Maney Gault, who must capture this criminal couple alive or dead. Everything develops slowly, as they must follow in the footsteps of two very intelligent individuals who will not get caught so easily.
It all begins with the escape of some prisoners from the town jail which was accompanied by the criminal couple who served as transport for the escape.
The ex-rangers will have to play with the time against him and especially the problems of being inactive for so much time of the service.
DE QUE TRATA LA PELÍCULA [SIN SPOILERS]
Todo gira en torno a la persecución de Bonnie y Clyde por los exrangers de Texas, Frank Hamer y Maney Gault, quienes deben capturar vivos o muertos a esta pareja de criminales. Todo se desarrolla lentamente, ya que deben seguir los pasos a dos individuos muy inteligentes que no se dejaran atrapar tan fácilmente.
Todo inicia con la huida de unos presos de la cárcel del pueblo la cual fue acompañada por la pareja de criminales quienes sirvieron de transporte para el escape.
Los exrangers tendrán que jugar con el tiempo en su contra y sobre todo los problemas de estar inactivos tanto tiempo del servicio.
During the chase they create patterns that each time bring them closer to Bonnie and Clyde, but they are not successful, since they are always in the shadow of the people who follow them and see them as the saviors of the town. This makes the job of the Rangers more difficult.
They must work with the help of informants to be closer and closer to them, but the situation will become more complicated with the intervention of the local police and the FBI that will not let the old Rangers work who will do their work at the old school.
Durante la persecución crean patrones que los acerca cada vez a Bonnie y Clyde, pero no tienen éxito, ya que siempre están bajo la sombra de las personas que los siguen y los ven como los salvadores del pueblo. Esto hace el trabajo de los Rangers más difícil.
Deben trabajar con la ayuda de informantes para estar cada vez más cerca de ellos, pero la situación se hará más complicada con la intervención de la policía local y el FBI que no dejara trabajar al los viejos Rangers que harán su trabajo a la vieja escuela.
THE GOOD
The interpretation of the main characters is carried out by Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson, who give us an idea of how good or bad the movie can be beforehand. In this case they keep things on the right track although they leave a little to be desired taking into account their trajectory.
The scenes are practically a copy of what happened in real life, based on the proper use of vehicles, gas stations, banks and squares. What gives the movie more value.
They show us what we need to know, there is no filler just a timeline. This can be boring, but it is what the story has told and is respected to the letter.
LO BUENO
La interpretación de los personajes principales es llevada a cabo por Kevin Costner y Woody Harrelson, que de ante mano nos dan una idea de lo buena o mala que pueda ser la película. En este caso llevan las cosas por buen camino aunque dejan un poco a desear tomando en cuenta su trayectoria.
Las escenas son prácticamente una copia de lo que pasó en ka vida real tomando como partida el uso adecuado de los vehículos, las gasolineras, bancos y plazas. Lo que le da más valor a la película.
Nos muestran lo que necesitamos saber, no existe rellenos solo una línea de tiempo. Esto puede aburrir, pero es lo que la historia a contado y se respeta al pie de la letra.
THE BAD
Investigating a bit I was able to find that the role of the Rangers was not exactly what they presented to us, since it shows us some men out of shape, which seems not to be what they are presented in the film.
We see a Bonnie and Clyde very ruthless and this seems to have a bit of exaggeration within the plot, since if they know their story or have been able to see the series where they tell us their story produced by History we can see big differences and if you read a little about them things can look a little different.
LO MALO
Investigando un poco pude encontrar que el papel de los Rangers no fue exactamente lo que nos presentaron, ya que nos muestra unos hombres fuera de forma, lo cual parece no ser tal cual se nos presenta en la película.
Vemos un Bonnie y Clyde muy despiadados y esto parece tener un poco de exageración dentro de la trama, ya que si conocen su historia o han podido ver la serie donde nos cuenta su historia producida por History podemos ver grandes diferencias y si lees un poco sobre ellos las cosas pueden pintar un poco diferentes.
MY RATING
The film does not have much to choose from, it is a film with only one objective and it is to present that little story that has not been told as perhaps it really happened, but that leaves you with the feeling that it is okay and that nothing more should be done.
But if this is the first time you hear about Bonnie and Clyde, the movie will not make sense to you and it will surely bore you from minute 5.
MI CALIFICACIÓN
La película no tiene mucho donde escoger, es una película con un solo objetivo y es presentar esa pequeña historia que no se ha contado como quizás realmente sucedió, pero que te deja con la sensación que está bien y que no se debe hacer más nada.
Pero si es la primera vez que escuchas sobre Bonnie y Clyde, la película no tendrá sentido para ti y de seguro te aburra desde el minuto 5.
Definitely the film deserves from my point of view a 7/10, it is subtle with its purpose, but it does not generate emotions in you which makes you want to reach the end just by not leaving anything halfway.
FINAL THOUGHT
History will always mark a before and after in each generation, where we will have it. Opportunity to know facts that changed the way of thinking of society and where the customs of each era will be key to see and understand the reasons why things or events that changed the history of a society happen.
Definitivamente la película merece desde mi punto de vista un 7/10, es sutil con su propósito, pero no genera emociones en ti lo cual lo hace que quieras llegar al final solo por no dejar nada a medias.
PENSAMIENTO FINAL
La historia siempre marcará un antes y después en cada generación, donde tendremos la. Oportunidad de conocer hechos que cambiaron la forma de pensar de la sociedad y donde las costumbres de cada época serán clave para ver y entender las razones de por qué ocurren las cosas o sucesos que cambiaron la historia de una sociedad.
Bonnie and Clyde, are the living example that we are destined for an end which is built by us and regardless of the path we take, there will always be consequences.
Bonnie y Clyde, son el vivo ejemplo de que estamos destinados a un final el cual es construido por nosotros y sin importar el camino que tomemos siempre tendrán consecuencias.
A story that changed the history of society.
Una a historia que cambió la historia de la sociedad.
Մեծ դեպրեսիայի ժամանակ նրանք դարձան Ամերիկայի ազգային հերոսները: Նա 23 տարեկան է եւ 25 տարեկան է: Ժամանակն է մահվան: Նրա վաթսուն փամփուշտները: Հիսուն նրան: Առաջարկում են լցոնումներ: Հանգիստ խաղաղություն:
Ֆիլմի վահանակի երկու լավագույն գործիչները այս ուշագրավ ուշադրությունը ժապավենի վրա չէ: Եվ ինչ տարբերություն կա, թե քանի փոքրիկ հին «պապերը» են: Կեվին Կոստերն ու Վուդի Հարելսոնը հանդիսատեսին դեռ գրավիչ են: Արդյոք նրանք կարող են կանխիկացնել: Արդյոք դահլիճները կհավաքվեն: Առանց կասկածի: Սյուժեն շատ հետաքրքիր է եւ հետաքրքիր: Հակառակորդին առաջարկվում է դիտողին: Երկու հակատիպոդներ, լավ եւ չարիք, հարվածային պատերազմում: Ով է տալու: Լուսավոր կողմը կոչ արեց պաշտպանել երկու նախկին Թեսթերի ռեյնջերս հասարակության հիմքերը: Մթության ուժերը ապավինում են խիզախ երիտասարդությանը նրանց կրակող անտարբերության անխոհեմության մեջ: Անարխիայի առճակատման օրենքը եւ կարգը:
Բոննի եւ Քլայդ Ուորեն Բիթթի եւ Ֆենգ Դանավեյի հուսալի զույգի հետ, «բանտարկված» բանդիտրի լիցի տակ: Դեմքերը փայլն են, ժպտացողները ամսագրերի ծածկոցներն են: Ընթացիկ տարբերակը խճճվում է դյութիչ անբարոյության հալո: Երկու խելառ շներ, մարդկային տհաճ դեգեներացիա իրենց բազային գործողություններում: Մենք հազիվ տեսնում ենք նրանց դեմքերը: Դա, կարծես, այդ աղմուկները չեն առեւանգումների, սպանությունները: Ժամանց մարդկանց նկարահանումներում: Սա նրանց կոչման քարտն էր: Սակայն հետքերով երկու կարծր դետեկտիվներ են: Դա նշանակում է միայն ժամանակի հարց, երբ թակարդը սեղմում է բերանը:
Այնուհետեւ երկու տարեց վետերանները, բարոյական բարոյական սկզբունքները պահպանելով, կանգնեցին կոռումպացված կանանց համար (Քլինթ Իթթուուդ Մորգան Ֆրիման). Եվ ահա «հին տղամարդիկ» միեւնույն զվարճանքի մեջ, նույն չափով (պարզապես պատճառ, պատժել հանցագործներին): Արեւմտյան, ապրում էր հանգիստ տարիքում, նրանց մեղավոր տարիքը: Եվ այստեղ խոզի «թոշակառու» քերծում է ականջի ետեւում գտնվող ականջը: Ծիծաղ, եւ միայն. Այնուհետեւ բոնուսի տեսքով «դրամական գայթակղություն» կար, եւ այստեղ ամսական վճարը ծաղկած է, կամ երկրի համար ծանր ժամանակներում իրական գումար: Եվ հետո «նույն ռելսերի վրա»: Եվ այստեղ եւ այնտեղ հալածում, շտապում, դարանակալում: Եվ կրակոցներ, իհարկե: Արյունով: Լավ պատկերված պատկեր: Ժպիտը առաջացնում է սխեմատիկություն: Արդյոք կա տարբերություն: Իհարկե ձիով: Իսկ Քեվին Կոստները մեքենայի անիվի ետեւում: Հակառակ դեպքում, ամեն ինչ անփոփոխ է: Գեղարվեստական լեզվով պատմված պատմական արձանագրություն: Հետաքրքիր է: Տեղեկատվական: