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Summary: Add this one to your collection
Review: This is a superb adaptation of the Steinbeck novel. The chemistry between Sinise and Malkovich is perfect. Malkovich's "Lenny" is truly memorable and shows just what versatility he has as an actor (contrast this role with that of "Dangerous Liasons" or "In The Line Of Fire", for example).
This film was largely overlooked and should not have been.
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Summary: Excellent non-romantic movie
Review: This is one of the most fascinating movies that I have seen. It is radically different from most that people watch and are marketed as well. I have not read the book, so I lack the primary source inspration for the film.What I liked about it was that there was no win for anybody. No happy ending, no romance. The main character, George, is the guy who has to deal with it all and put up with all of the nonsense, but still remains relativly intact and in control of the situation. George's friend Lennie was a mentally retarded man who meant no harm but accidentally hurt people and animals with his brute strength. The ranch owner's son Curley was a trouble maker who picked fights and was hated by his wife, who tried to seduce other men. The wife, the only female character, was jaded because she married Curley and didn't go on to Hollywood. There's no romance surrounding her, though. Lennie breaks her neck by accident and the other men on the ranch go to chase him down. George finds Lennie and shoots him in the head so that the other men led by Curley won't have the satisfaction of killing Lennie themselves. At the beginning of the movie Lennie and George share a dream of having a small farm with Lennie taking care of the rabbits. This never happens, and George flees the scene. Overall, this is a great antidote to all the happy go lucky, action packed stuff out there. It's profoundly pessimistic, and all the non-deluded of the world recognize that life and existence are the same.
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Summary: Steinbeck would have been proud
Review: What a jewel this adaptation is. Sinise's performance is deeply moving and his direction exquisitely skillful and intuitive. John Malkovich's performance as Lennie is simply lovely; it couldn't have been better. The chemistry between Sinise and Malkovich feels both comfortable and natural and serves to underscore the wrenching heartbreak of the ending. Moreover, the novella is so lovingly paraphrased and filmed that one can't imagine Steinbeck being anything other than supremely pleased.
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Summary: Of Mice and Men
Review: i want some information about the first film Of Mice and Men of who is acting in it?
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Summary: amazing
Review: the book was nothing compared to this movie, this movie can be watched from beginning to end without leaving the chair
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Summary: Malkovich Oscar Worthy
Review: John Malkovich hits the proverbial nail on the head with his sickengly accurate portrayal of one of literature's all-time intriguing characters, Lenny Small. At first I was a little skeptical since Malkovich isn't exactly the prototype big, strong guy I envisioned in the role of Lenny. Gary Sinise was perfect for the cynical and smug role of George, but I was pleasantly surprised by Malkovich - where was the Oscar nod?
Having read the book twice and thoroughly enjoyed it, the movie was hardly a disappointment as most movies based on classics turn out to be(Exhibit A:Mel Gibson's Hamlet). In fact, Sinise's directorial effort coupled with the genius of Malkovich makes this one movie that seemingly tops the book. And that's high praise. Kudos.
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Summary: FINE FAMILY FARE
Review: Charming animated fable about a loving family of mice who melt the heart of a crusty old farmer by eating the creditors trying to foreclose on his farm.
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Summary: A Classic Novel Brought to Life on Screen
Review: This isn't just a wonderful portrayal of John Steinbeck's Masterpiece; it's a wonderful film in general. "Of Mice and Men" is a marvelous picture that plays on all of our emotions. The movie is about two men who travel together all the time, hoping to own an acre of land and a nice home they can call their own. George is a smart man who always seems to have things figured out. Lennie is a giant with a mind of a young child. George looks after him, but it is not easy. Lennie always seems to get himself in some kind of trouble, and George is always the one who has to help him out. The two eventually land jobs on a ranch, hoping to make enough money to make their dreams come true. But that might be difficult when Lennie once again gets the two in serious trouble. The movie is directed by Gary Sinise, who does a spectacular job of bringing Steinbeck's wonderful novel to life. Just from seeing this movie alone, I think he has nothing but talent when it comes to sitting in the director's chair. He really should direct more. Also, he is a great actor, and plays the role of George flawlessly. He's everything I envisioned when reading the book. John Malkovich plays Lennie, and does an outstanding job at doing so. I sort of had my doubts at first, because I thought of Lennie as a giant, and Malkovich didn't seem like a giant to me. Well, when I was watching the movie, that all changed. He did the part justice. It's a crime that he didn't win anything for his role (or at least nothing I am aware of.) The movie stays very true to the book. Sure, as always, there are things removed or added. Mostly, there are things added because the novel is so short, they needed to add things to make the movie longer. Everything that was added worked and stayed true to the original story. The picture and sound quality was really up to par. It is 16:9 widescreen; aspect ratio 1.85:1. It looked really good; very crystal clear. Unfortunately, the DVD doesn't have much to offer in the special features department, with the exception of a trailer for the movie. "Of Mice and Men" is a spectacular movie that should've won a couple of Academy Awards. Everything about this film was outstanding. It is one I will watch over and over again. If you loved the book, chances are you will love the movie. And if you haven't read the book.....the more reason to see it.
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Summary: Great Acting in this movie
Review: I have seen a few of the adaptations of John Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men and this is the best by far. John Malcovich is superb in bringing to life the dim-witted Lenny, and Gary Sinise is equal to the task of playing the smaller, but smarter George. I think that this movie is a great movie to watch to either introduce the novel or as a suplementary to the novel. This movie brings to life Steinbeck country, with rich landscape views of the country life that many of the Steinbeck characters live. Obviously in a movie that is an adaptation of a novel, deletions must occur. However, the scenes that are covered explain much of the novel and make this an emotional story. I would recommend this movie, even if you are not a Steinbeck fan.
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Summary: 5 stars +++++++++++++++++++
Review: This movie is one of the best literary classics made into a movie. Once you sit down, you don't want to get up, no matter what is happening around you. John Malkovich gives an Oscar winning preformance. He gets so enthralled into his role, you are unable to tell it is him. Gary Sinise gives a performance worthy of a literary classic. The movie itself is the book. The script from the movie is the book. They take the exact lines from the book and place them in the movie. I've never seen a movie do that before. If your going to spend some money, buy Of Mice and Men.
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