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Thelma and Louise (8.7/10)

  • Andy G
  • May 21
  • 1 min read

I loved this movie from start to finish. The ending especially stood out, and I can only imagine how bold and unique it must have felt when it first released. Even now, it still lands perfectly. The acting across the board is spot on. Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon have incredible chemistry together, and both performances feel completely natural and believable. Brad Pitt also leaves a memorable impression in one of his early roles.

What surprised me most is how well the movie has aged. Nothing about it felt outdated to me. The story, performances, and emotional weight still feel just as effective today, which says a lot about how well it was made. "Meek housewife Thelma (Geena Davis) joins her friend Louise (Susan Sarandon), an independent waitress, on a short fishing trip. However, their trip becomes a flight from the law when Louise shoots and kills a man who tries to rape Thelma at a bar. Louise decides to flee to Mexico, and Thelma joins her. On the way, Thelma falls for sexy young thief J.D. (Brad Pitt) and the sympathetic Detective Slocumb (Harvey Keitel) tries to convince the two women to surrender before their fates are sealed."



 
 
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