Watched on January 30, 2011
Released in 1969
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064115/
Fun Fact: The Sundance Film Festival was named for Redford's character in this movie. Redford was one of the main founders of this festival.
Rob's Thoughts: When the movie opened, I was afraid I wasn't going to like it. It started off slow and then the awkward "Rain Drops Keeps Falling on my Head" scene came on. It felt out of place and I was doubting the movie. Then the flow of the movie changed. The way Newman and Redford played off of each other was amazing. Redford was definitely my favorite out of the two. This movie definitely surprised me and so far, probably is my favorite film we have watched so far.
Whit's Thoughts: I initially thought I wasn't going to like this movie. Guns, the Wild West, bank robbers, saloons, and horses generally aren't my cup o' tea. I was even more concerned when the opening of the movie was shot in sepia tone and I thought that was the way the whole movie was going to be! But, thankfully, full color in all its glory filled our TV screen and the guns and horses took a back seat to Newman and Redford's comical, joshing exchanges. I caught myself laughing at several parts, including the scene for "Rain Drops Keep Falling On My Head" - which was awkward and out of place in the movie (note that this scene is even awkwardly shown on the movie poster above - the black and white drawing of a girl on the handlebars of a bicycle). But Newman and Redford's adventure quickly brought me back into the movie. Ultimately, I enjoyed this movie and would honestly watch it again - knowing that I can take a popcorn break during the "Rain Drops" scene.
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