I'm glad an old white dude got to rob banks mostly unperturbed for an extended period of time. I'm glad he made people smile while he did it and them not feel too frightened by the experience. I'm glad he got the chance to feel alive and not feel like a wage slave.
I get why he did it, I just don't care any more than a "...good for him." as a response.
There is nothing wrong with the execution of this story. Redford and Spacek are delightful. It is shot on beautiful 16mm film. The colors, the direction, the soundtrack-- all stellar.
But I mean... why tell this story? Who saw a man robbing a banks with a smile and asked "why is he doing that?" I'm not sure. But you have your answer with this movie, and... well, it's about as exciting as the title implies.
If you want to relax, watch this movie.If you want something insightful, moving, dramatic, or inspire any feeling in you whatsoever, maybe go watch something else.
I get why he did it, I just don't care any more than a "...good for him." as a response.
There is nothing wrong with the execution of this story. Redford and Spacek are delightful. It is shot on beautiful 16mm film. The colors, the direction, the soundtrack-- all stellar.
But I mean... why tell this story? Who saw a man robbing a banks with a smile and asked "why is he doing that?" I'm not sure. But you have your answer with this movie, and... well, it's about as exciting as the title implies.
If you want to relax, watch this movie.If you want something insightful, moving, dramatic, or inspire any feeling in you whatsoever, maybe go watch something else.