The Legend of Butch and Sundance

Enjoyable Film Despite Some Issues
Although this movie may not be entirely Historically Accurate, it is an enjoyable movie. It is a "Popcorn Movie" that should be watched as entertainment and not as a historical documentary. The acting suffers at times, and the sets could be better, but for it to not be a Major Movie Budget film it does quite well and holds together. The ending does leave you wondering a bit and yearning for more, but overall, definately worth watching. Fun Movie.

Fun--but strictly bargain bin
The Newman/Redford classic is my favorite film, and this doesn't compare--but I doubt its producers intended anyone to try. It would be more reasonable to compare this to "Alias Smith and Jones," the 1971-73 TV series inspired by "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid."

Everything about this 89-minute film, made in 2003, suggests it was a television pilot for a series that didn't sell. (The PG-13 rating is a mystery given that there's no nudity, no cursing, and less violence than you'd see in a typical episode of "Law and Order.") The film establishes the relationship between a young Cassidy, Sundance, and their mutual love interest, Etta, and sets the scene for their continuing adventures as likeable outlaws pursued by a Pinkerton-agent nemesis. Historically accurate? Certainly not. But neither was the 1969 film. And no, the acting isn't Oscar- or even Emmy-worthy, but the leads are attractive and appealing--especially Ryan Browning, who plays the Sundance Kid.

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Great rental and fun date movie
I actually liked this movie a lot. I haven't seen the original and hope to watch it someday. This however is really fun. I like Etta's story the best. She seems to have every man she runs into tied around her finger and Butch and Sundance are going to have their hands full with her. The movie ends on that note indicating, this could go on into a sequel or two.

I would like to have seen a television series based on this, but I dont know of one created from it.

The acting is well done in my opinon. I think its a great cast supported by a fun script. I am sure the directing lent itself to the fun and affection for the characters. Definitely a keeper in my opinion. I sure would like to see more by leading actress Rachelle.

The plot is good too. There are enough surprising twists to entertain modern audiences demands. Its not the most brain twisting movie, but it certainly is a great plot. Just when you think things are getting predictable, the...

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