The perpetually stoic Sundance now shows emotion and mentions to his partner that he cannot swim. During their wild escape from the skilled trackers, the duo are forced to take a high jump into a fast-moving river. In essence, Butch is the thinker while Sundance is the doer. It's also relatable to see that the flaws of one are covered by the abilities of the other. It asks viewers to think about their own best friends, giving them comfort in knowing someone who would act in the same way Sundance does.īutch and Sundance's Friendship Never Wavers Butch didn't need to convince Sundance to grant his request, but we know that should he have fallen in the duel, his brother would have his back no matter what. In only a few minutes, we see how Butch's verbal acuity can prove useful, the fear and respect for Sundance's ability, and the pure trust the two have for one another.
Using his mouth as his weapon, Butch distracts Logan and kicks him in the groin before knocking him out. Butch whispers to his partner that if he loses, Sundance should kill Logan anyway. We see glimpses of this in the sequence where Butch is challenged to a duel by Harvey Logan for control over their gang and asks Sundance not to interfere. Like magnets of differing polarities, their divergent personalities are what brings them together and makes them a force to be reckoned with. On the other hand, Sundance lets his actions do the talking, and the legend of his gun-slinging is known around every corner of the West. Butch is the charismatic wise-ass whose mouth often gets him in and then out of trouble. RELATED: 'I Love You, Man's Portrayal of Male Friendship Only Gets Better with Time Butch and Sundance's Refreshing Sense of Brotherhoodįrom the beginning of the film, Butch and Sundance display an interesting bond with each other. let's call it a less-than-favorable outcome. However, when their new boss gets killed in a botched robbery attempt while they were working as guards, they decide that it's best for them to return to their thieving ways, which leads to. Failing to shake their hunters, Butch and Sundance take Etta and flee to Bolivia to go straight and start anew. The train was used as bait, and an expert group of trackers and hired guns chase the fleeing duo. But soon the twosome are departing for another train robbery, which proves to be a tragic mistake. Sundance does find time to visit his old girlfriend Etta Place ( Katharine Ross), who also takes a sort of romantic bike ride with Butch. Butch (Newman) uses his wits to maintain leadership of their "Hole in the Wall" gang, while Sundance (Redford) safely entrenches himself next to Butch's throne with his skillful marksmanship. Loosely based off a true story ( which will soon be given a remix by Amazon), Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid presents two outlaws who steal their way to infamy, as they rob trains, banks, and any other establishment they set their sights on. In a multitude of ways, it represents the authenticity of the life of friends. Narrating the story of two outlaws doing their best to leave their dangerous ways, the film revels in the mutual admiration of the titular characters despite their obvious differences. Willfully evoking raw emotion out of his stars' interactions, director George Roy Hill presents an intricate crafting of male friendship that oscillates between in-fighting and fraternal affection. Through the undeniable chemistry of Paul Newman and Robert Redford, 1969's Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kidis a striking depiction of brotherly love.
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