Thieves Like Us

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dave s Probably one of Robert Altman's least Altman-like films, Thieves Like Us isn't up there with the best that he has to offer, but it's still a pretty decent offering. Set in Mississippi during the Great Depression, convicted murderer Bowie (Keith Carradine) escapes from prison with two other felons. The trio embark on a spree of bank robberies, but when Bowie falls for the strangely child-like Keechie (Shelley Duvall), he is forced to reexamine his values and priorities. While the film feels a bit dated stylistically (check out the handful of fast zooms, for example), it does a good job capturing the flavor of the times with great locations, costumes and period details. While it compares unfavorably to other crime films from around the same time (Bonnie and Clyde, Badlands), it remains respectable and memorable, thanks in large part to Duvall's strangely affecting performance. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member The best gangster romance movie ever made! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member Weird. But good! The Bowie character is especially enjoyable. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member nice but only once. very 70-th in mood, colours and directing Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Pretty good. Not Altman's best though, and it's not as good as the book though (obviously). Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Very disappointing movie. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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