Bring on the tough stuff. There’s not just one right answer.
- Knowing that—no matter how clever they are—they'll probably be caught or killed, what drives Bonnie and Clyde to do what they do?
- In what ways, minus the murderous criminals part, can you relate to Bonnie and Clyde? Is the possibility of breaking society's rules attractive? Would you like to become "famous" like they do?
- Many people have talked about this film's chase scenes—these scenes feature hilarious-sounding banjo music. Why do you think the filmmakers chose to portray these scenes this way?
- What is the film's overall attitude toward violence?
- Why do the other three members of "the Barrow Gang" join with Bonnie and Clyde? What attracts them to the couple? Why do Bonnie and Clyde need each of them?
- The film's editing (or cutting) by the legendary film editor Dede Allen has received great attention. What about it strikes you as very different from movies made before Bonnie and Clyde?