Thelma & Louise (1991)
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Product Details: Thelma & Louise (1991)
- Edition:
- DVD Checkpoint; Breast Cancer O-Ring; Sensormatic; Widescreen. See other editions
- MPAA Rating:
- R
- Release Date:
- 09/23/2008 (PREORDER)
- UPC:
- 883904120926
- Directed by:
- Ridley Scott
- Featuring:
- Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon, Harvey Keitel. See all cast
Synopsis: Thelma & Louise (1991)
Synopis: Fed up with her boyfriend (Michael Madsen), live-wire Arkansas waitress Louise Sawyer (Susan Sarandon) persuades her friend Thelma Dickinson (Geena Davis), a naive housewife burdened with a negligent, sexist husband (Christopher McDonald), to hit the road with her for a weekend of freedom. One of their first stops is a bar where the women relax, dance, and flirt with some of the locals. But the situation turns ugly when one man (Timothy Carhart) follows Thelma to the parking lot and attempts to rape her, causing Louise to shoot and accidentally kill him. Convinced that the police will never believe their version of the incident, the women take off, now fugitives from the law. Emboldened by recent events, Thelma picks up studly young cowboy J.D. (Brad Pitt) in Oklahoma and enjoys a one-night stand that leads to even more trouble. Director Ridley Scott's infamous feminist road movie ranks among the best films of the 1990s. Along with BLADE RUNNER and ALIEN, the film is one of Scott's finest works, largely because of Callie Khourie's vivid, brilliantly idiosyncratic script, wonderful performances from the two leads, and Adrian's Biddle's crisp photography of the American Southwest.Awards: Thelma & Louise (1991)
- Academy Awards
- Best Original Screenplay:
- Callie Khouri
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User Reviews: Thelma & Louise
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A victory for girl power
, August 31, 2000Reviewer: imafraidnot - See all imafraidnot's reviews -
Great film!
, January 5, 2000Reviewer: dyoxenoi - See all dyoxenoi's reviewsGeena Davis and Susan Sarandon are absolutely great! They were both Academy Award
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Without holding back, I've always loved this movie. There is so little to criticise and so many excellent aspects of it, it's hard not to like Thelma & Louise. To start with, the acting is first class. Davis and Sarandon are thoroughly convincing as two best friends in over their heads, but always having a plan of action. The cinematography is breathtaking, possibly some of the most poignant scenery shots to ever grace a movie. But the thing which really makes Thelma & Louise complete is the soundtrack. The music is outstanding, always the right song for the right occasion, and always captuing the mood of the moment. One of the most memorable moments in the film (apart from the ending, see below) is where Thelma and Louise are driving through Monument Valley to the sound of Marianne Faithfull's 'The Ballad of Lucy Jordan'. Excellent stuff.
The film sets the mood almost immediately, as we are introduced to Thelma and her arrogant, verbally abusive husband Daryl. This sets the tone for the whole movie, with men being portrayed as lying would-be rapists with the exception of Harvey Keitel, who is superb in the role of the pursuing detective.
Thelma & Louise was also a major breakthrough for Brad Pitt, starring as J.D., who again follows the role of the 'tradional male' in this movie by robbing the girls of their savings. The chemistry between J.D. and Thelma is very convincing, as is the unshakable bond the girls form as they try to make it to Mexico.
Are there any bad points about this movie? Well, some reviewers have criticised the ending, where the girls drive off the Grand Canyon, as being too morbid. But the whole point of the movie was to emphasise the bond between Thelma and Louise, and this last scene instills just that, leaving the audience a lasting memory of friendship mixed with determination.
If you haven't seen this movie, I strongly recommend it. The DVD has a few extras, none of them outstanding, but adequate. Director Ridley Scott's commentary is especially interesting, as is the alternate ending. Go buy Thelma & Louise - you won't regret it. ...