What's Eating Gilbert Grape

[Storygirl394]

[font=STOMP_Sui Generis]Saw this one last night - I was impressed with Leo DiCaprio's performance! Wow! And it was cool seeing Johnny Depp in it, too, though I was a little disappointed in his character. [/font]
[font=STOMP_Sui Generis]Opinions?[/font]

 

[MaddiesDad]

:o this is not a good film for young people that love johnny depp. too many other situations here they don't need to see and yes I saw it and was disappointed in his acting in it but I remember this is when Depp was taking less control in his roles,he made DiCaprio shine in this. For Leonardo-he is the one reason to see this and its PG13 isn't it?

 

[Jacey]

:o this is not a good film for young people that love johnny depp. too many other situations here they don't need to see and yes I saw it and was disappointed in his acting in it but I remember this is when Depp was taking less control in his roles,he made DiCaprio shine in this. For Leonardo-he is the one reason to see this and its PG13 isn't it?

Great movie. I'm not sure why it isn't appropriate for young people, but I thought Depp was great. One of my favorite movies that no one else has seen.

 

[lizardbit]

:o this is not a good film for young people that love johnny depp. too many other situations here they don't need to see and yes I saw it and was disappointed in his acting in it but I remember this is when Depp was taking less control in his roles,he made DiCaprio shine in this. For Leonardo-he is the one reason to see this and its PG13 isn't it?

What makes you think this is such a horrible movie for 'young people'? I mean there isn't really any sex, no violence, very little if any swearing. It is a story of a family who has had to sacrifice for the others in the family as well as live a life in a way of shame or embarrassment. It is really a story of the hardships many of us face, as well as how to overcome them. If that is wrong for a young person to watch, then what is acceptable? As for Depp not taking control over his roles - explain what you mean. How does someone who chooses the roles they want to play, not have control over their roles...

Lastly, yes this is a great movie and Leo does tend to out shine Depp's performance, but any movie where there is a mentally handicap character has that happen. Both performances were great in their own ways.

 

[tweek821]

This is one of the saddest movies I've ever seen. I loved it! Did you know that the actress who played the overweight mother is a born-again Christian? There was a big story/documentary made about her life and her conversion to Christianity.

 

[texmex]

I thought it was a great movie. I haven't seen it in a few years though. Leo was brilliant in it though.

 

[Scottish Joy]

I thought Jonny Depp did a great job portraying the emotions of someone who's stuck in a situation like that. Gilbert's patience with & love for Arnie were awesome!! I don't understand WHY on earth they had to put the whole affair business in it though... that's the #1 reason I won't recommend it to my friends. <gross

The ending was a little shocking too- torching the house & all! Yikes! Depp & DiCaprio are great actors tho!

 

[ZACTAK]

yeah, I saw it a few weeks ago and thought it was a pretty good movie. I am not a Leonardo fan, but his acting in that was phenominal! He definitely had to have spent a lot of time with mentally challenged kids to get that good at what he did.

 

[LuvAngel]

I actually think that this movie was one of Leo's all time best characters...I mean he played it so well. I like the movie it self as well. It's not a bad movie.

 

[Nightwing]

It's a great movie IMO. Perfect performances by both Leo DiCaprio and Depp. Only questionable scene I see in the film (which families will not want their children seeing) is the one where Mary Steenburgen(sp) is........i'll just be blunt.............giving oral sex to Depp.

 

[KathiBear32]

I liked the movie, Johnny Depp did good^^. I need to rent it again.

 

[SparkyMaddie]

It's a great movie IMO. Perfect performances by both Leo DiCaprio and Depp. Only questionable scene I see in the film (which families will not want their children seeing) is the one where Mary Steenburgen(sp) is........i'll just be blunt.............giving oral sex to Depp.

gee,thanks..now i know why my father wouldnt let us watch it. i luv johnny depp and will watch it sometime though!

 

[lizardbit]

Yeah but the thing is with that scene it isn't shown, but rather implied. So it's not like you are watching someone give him oral, it's implied, you have to make the connection...

 

[Nightwing]

But if you have common sense, it should be obvious what she's doing.