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Summary: An American Masterpiece
Review: John Steinback's classic novel "Of Mice and Men" has been made again for the big screen, but with direction by Gary Sinise. It's touching, gripping and powerful. The lavish scenery shows well and George and Lennie are running away to find work. Lennie (John Malkovich) is a tall, slow-minded fellow who means well, but causes trouble. George (Sinise) is his friend and looks out for him. The movie stays close to the novel and will definitely help any freshman in high school who doesn't want to read the book. Forget the Shakespeare garbage, this book really is good! The two men along with an older man have a dream to buy a nice little place to tend rabbits and it would be paradise. Unfortunately, Lennie gets himself into trouble with the boss' son and his girlfriend. I've learned that you should never try to punch a man twice as big as you, unless you're a genius because your hand will get smashed. Seriously, the movie is a tour de force and kudos to director Sinise for making a poignant picture of true friendship. John Malkovich is brilliant and the supporting cast is great. A must-own masterpiece.
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Summary: A Classic Film of the Importance of Friendship
Review: John Steinback's classic, Of Mice and Men, is an amazing book. The characters speak to you and you actually care about what happens to them. I think that's one of the hardest things to get readers to feel-- to have them care.
This wonderful film simply gives you a clearer image of what generally truly happened. When I first saw this film right after reading the book, I was quite surprised at how well suited the actors were for certain characters. I could imagine it, feel it, care about what happened next. Even though I had read the book, I was anxious and full of suspense to see what was next.
As many have said, there are some scenes in the movie that didn't happen in the book. Such as the scene with Curly's wife and George. She flirts with him and George doesn't really know how to back away. However, in the book, it states that George clearly wants nothing to do with her. There are some scenes in the movie, probably two at the most, that never happen in the book. But, I guess, if you picture it and think the way the characters would react, you could see it happening at one point or another.
All and all, I loved this movie. I rented it at first and had to buy it right after I returned it. Also, Gary Sinise fits George's part suprisingly very well. The two actors of Lennie and George were also the actors for the broadway version in Of Mice and Men, too! So they really know what they're doing, eh?
Believe me, you'll be satisfied with this movie. It'll capture the hearts of both the young and old.
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Summary: Gut-wrenching movie
Review: When I first read the story, way back when (it was required reading in some old Literature class), it was a great story.
The movie remains great. Not a good movie for those who need a happy ending, this movie delivers an emotional kick to the gut, although it takes its time getting there.
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Summary: The Best Adaptation of Steinbeck's Classic
Review: Horton Foote's 1992 adaptation of Steinbeck's classic depression-era tale shines brightly with the simply impeccable performances of its leading men, Gary Sinise and John Malkovich.
The story is the classic tale of two hoboes from the Dust Bowl who come to make a new life as ranch hands in California during the 1930s. Gary Sinise plays George, the hardworking and caring custodian of his retarded but herculean cousin Lennie (John Malkovich.) As they come closer to reaching their independence, their dreams are shattered by the seductive advances by a woman (Sherilyn Fenn) whose husband is one the farm's owners (Casey Siemaszko.) Trouble ensues and George must bear the weight of his cousin's failings once again.
A very touching story brought to life by the amazing talents of Sinise and Malkovich. This is truly the best adaptation of Steinbeck's story that I've seen to date.
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Summary: Highly Recommended!!
Review: This Steinbeck classic comes to life with the brilliant acting of Gary Sinise and John Malkovich. This is one time when I can truly say the movie was almost as good as the book! Malkovich plays main character Lenny to a "T." All high school English students should see and evaluate this one. It is powerful human drama.
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Summary: John Malkovich and Gary Sinise Play Roles to Perfection
Review: If you have read the book but haven't seen the movie, you are making a (as Donald Trump would say) "HUGE" mistake. Acting was created so Gary Sinise and John Malkovich could play these roles! And I really mean that. I have read John Steinbeck's novel a few times. I am seriously bothered by the constant "using the Lord's name in vain" in all of Steinbeck's novel, but that doesn't discount the fact that he is a great writer - one of the best of all time. When I finally got to watch the movie, I was blown away by what a great job Malkovich and Sinise did playing their characters. But I was even more blown away by the rest of the actors ability to step up to the plate too. Every character was just as I pictured them in my head. There are a few scenes that are not exactly as they were in the book: Curley's wife confronts George while he is alone in the barn...that's not in the book. Candy walks in on Lennie and Crook in Crook's room which is not in the movie. But these little changes matter not...the soul of each character is captured perfectly by this amazing movie! Lennie and George are partners in their walk through life, and they couldn't be more opposite: Lennie (Malkovich) is a child in a big man's body, and George (Sinise) is the quick thinking (though never quite quick enough) sidekick determined to watch after his friend. The two actors are amazing on screen; I could almost swear they were having a contest to see who could actually (really) change in to their character. I think it was a tie! I wish I could give it six stars - not an option though. See ya next review!
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