Loathed by many for its self-conscious, whimsical tone - but beloved by even more for its charming lead performances, wonderful set-pieces, and unforgettable ending - Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid is western escapism at its most vibrant and playful. And yet there's a dark undercurrent here that cements it as a classic.
Sam Hill is an ardent cinephile and has been writing about film professionally since 2008. He harbours a particular fondness for western and sci-fi movies.
