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Summary: It's not just a girl-film.
Review: When I mentioned to someone that I watched this film. They said "Dude, it's a girl-film." I told him "It was funny though, and I liked it." I can see why people might think of this film that way though. But that would be missing the point of the film I think.Thelma and Louise are supposed to be going off on a vacation, but a pit stop at a bar leads to a murder. They decide to run as far and as fast away as possible. Along the way, they make several mistakes that made it tougher and tougher for them to escape from the law. But they sure as hell tried till the very end anyways. I liked it because I'm tired of seeing bad guys being just that -- bad "guys". With Thelma and Louise, you're not sure whether to like them or pity them. They're not evil "bad". They're what I would even consider "naughty". LEAP rating (each out of 5):
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L (Language) - 3.5 (Thelma says some pretty hilarious things.)
E (Erotica) - 2.5 (All this E comes from Geena Davis. There's a rape scene, and a 5 second love scene with Brad Pit.)
A (Action) - 3 (Pretty good car chase scene.)
P (Plot) - 3 (Predictable till the surprise ending which is famous by now.)
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Summary: Enjoyable "Buddy Film" classic
Review: Is there anything more satisfying then a romantic, funny, action-packed, well scripted AND well acted movie? Perhaps, but after watching "Thelma and Louise" I certainly have my doubts. Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis star in this highly entertaining, truly heartfelt movie. When one begins this film, you immediately feel the need to choose a "favorite" between the two characters, Thelma or Louise. It is impossible. You can masquerade that you like Thelma more, or that Louise tickles your fancy...but the truth is that both characters are immediately likeable and hard not to love. The basic plot: Thelma and Louise go on a seemingly weekend long roadtrip as a brief escape from their drab, unexciting lives. Their first night out, Thelma has a terrifying experience...Louise, in her efforts to save her, commits a major crime. Suddenly, they are no longer two pals going on a trip...they are fugitives running for their freedom and from the law. As the story progresses, their list of crimes grows longer, and their chances at reaching their destination seem to get slimmer as they get closer to it. A thrilling romp through the southwest, with beautiful acting, writing and cinematography, this movie is a classic "buddy movie", "road movie" and "chick flick". Whatever label it is given, it is one of the best of its kind.
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Summary: Just Another Buddy Flick.
Review: THELMA AND LOUISE is a great movie about two women who set out on a weekend vacation, but end up becoming two fugitives on the run across the American southwest. The acting is wonderful. Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis have never had finer performances and the supporting "male" cast does just as fine a job (not only was this the film that made Brad Pitt a star, this also was the movie that jump-started Harvey Keitel's career). After his success with ALIEN, Ridley Scott made a few lackluster films before striking the goldmine again with THELMA AND LOUISE. Just about everything he did with the movie illustrates how talented of a filmmaker he is, from the vista views to the soundtrack to the casting to the closing scene. Nevertheless, with all the wonderful things about the film, the movie is simply a buddy flick, but with women instead of men. A buddy flick about two women had really never quite been done before and the film did cause some controversy.It is also true that the film touches upon broad topics and social issues such as rape, justice, and what it means to be free (freedom always comes with a price tag). The film also has a great soundtrack and some awesome visuals of the American southwest. Still when you drain the memorable melodies and take all the pretty pictures away, the film remains at the core as simply just another buddy flick. A really good buddy flick, but a buddy flick nonetheless.
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Summary: Ultimate Liberation: wonderful, memorable
Review: The storyline is simple and maybe too unbelievable. Most of the male characters are stereotypes. But this movie is really about the psychological states of the two female leads and their road journey. And the movie does an absolutely terrific job portraying these and getting the message across, precisely. Susan Sarandon is brilliant (though I think she does a somewhat even better job in "Dead Man Walking"), and Geena Davis is just fantastic. Davis delivers a performance so amazing that I like her as an actress and her as the character Thelma right away. Too bad that she's up against Jodie Foster in 1991's Oscar. Harvey Keitel's character (a sympathetic cop) is a nice touch. He's there to tell us that Louise and Thelma are not merely some crazy, self-centered irresponsible women. He said in the last scene, "How many times has this woman (Louise) has gotta be fxxked over..." Some may feel the ending is too sad, inappropriate or unnecessary. But I just love that ending. It sums up everything of the movie. Perhaps one shouldn't look at it as an unrealistic end of their lives; It's an end of their ADVENTURE. It's their LIBERATION. Just imagine how Louise and Thelma may feel when they make the final decision and what they may be thinking about moments before the end, holding each other's hand... oh, what the heck....
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Summary: Ridley Scott at his best
Review: Where to start...Ridley Scott started out his film career with 'Alien', which blasted him into Hollywood with the help of a memorable dinner scene and Sigourney Weaver. Other movies followed but none so good as this. Here the road movie is turned on its head in that it's two women behind the wheel this time rather than the men that we're so used to seeing. This movie can genuinely claim to have it all. There are some absolutely laugh-out-loud scenes, dramatic car chases and some truly touching moments between the two friends. Difficult scenes such as the rape scene early on are handled sensitively and without exploitation. Basically Thelma and Louise (with Sarandon and Davis giving their best ever performances - and yes that even includes 'Dead Man Walking') decide to up sticks for a holiday, but find themselves on the run after shooting a man. What follows is a fantastic escapist piece and it's easy to see why it is so popular. It's also thought-provoking when Thelma says 'at least this way I'm having fun'. Is fun defying the law? The audience certainly has fun watching the two break the boundaries, but the end result of the film seems to be that true freedom comes at a cost. This is seen in a spectacular end scene on the Grand Canyon that will have you on the edge of your seat. True, the humour is obvious role-reversal. True the majority of the male characters are presented as pigs. True, it is one helluva ride that will stay with you for a long time.
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Summary: Modern classic
Review: At a time when "buddy movies" like "Lethal Weapon" were all the rage, "Thelma and Louise" burst on the scene with the radical concept that WOMEN could be buddies too. "Thelma and Louise" features a literate and ironic script, some beautiful and captivating camera work from director Ridley Scott, and excellent work from Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon as the titular duo. If this film has a flaw, it's that it plays the feminist card a bit too heavy handedly, and tries to make the story of these two women into the story OF women, and I don't buy it. For one thing, you don't HAVE to go on a three-state crime spree and commit suicide to be a strong, independent woman.
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Summary: thelma and louise
Review: This was one of the best movies I've ever seen. It was funny, sad and crying sad.My husband even sat thru the movie with me and loved it.
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Summary: A Mature Road Trip Film - Cowgirl Style!
Review: What can you say about a double Oscar nominated cast of Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis? Maybe it's been a while since you've seen it, but this is a powerful film, all the more so with this DVD collection giving a commentary from Ridley Scott (Aliens II), letterbox viewing, 5.1 Dolby, original theatrical trailer and a great booklet. Note that this film helped to put Harvey Keitel on the map as well as Brad Pitt. One big reason to see this DVD is to witness the alternate ending. Yup, the alternate ending. Ridley Scott comments on why he chose the former and you'll understand why. Easily watchable over and over again.
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Summary: If your a woman you have to see this
Review: This is a must for every woman on the planet. Susan Sarandons performance is A+ as usual and geena Davis does an excellant job playing the ditzy Thelma. These girls put new meaning into the word friendship. Great movie to watch with your best girlfriend.
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Summary: My Favorite Road Trip Movie!
Review: Thelma and Louise is a wonderful movie! Probaly one of my top 10 favorite movies from the '90s! Susan and Geena both give outstanding performances as the leads, The direction is particularily excellent by Ridley Scott, and it is surprising that the film was actually shot in Southern California and Utah. Whenever I listen to Joni Mitchell's masterpeice "Hejira" I always think of this movie.
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