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Ridley Scott at his best
Where to start...Ridley Scott started out his film career with 'Alien', which blasted him into Hollywood with the help of a memorable dinner scene and Sigourney Weaver. Other movies followed but none so good as this. Here the road movie is turned on its head in that it's two women behind the wheel this time rather than the men that we're so used to seeing. This movie can genuinely claim to have it all. There are some absolutely laugh-out-loud scenes, dramatic car chases and some truly touching moments between the two friends. Difficult scenes such as the rape scene early on are handled sensitively and without exploitation.

Basically Thelma and Louise (with Sarandon and Davis giving their best ever performances - and yes that even includes 'Dead Man Walking') decide to up sticks for a holiday, but find themselves on the run after shooting a man. What follows is a fantastic escapist piece and it's easy to see why it is so popular. It's also thought-provoking when Thelma says 'at least this way I'm having fun'. Is fun defying the law? The audience certainly has fun watching the two break the boundaries, but the end result of the film seems to be that true freedom comes at a cost. This is seen in a spectacular end scene on the Grand Canyon that will have you on the edge of your seat.

True, the humour is obvious role-reversal. True the majority of the male characters are presented as pigs. True, it is one helluva ride that will stay with you for a long time.

The Ultimate Buddy Movie.
This is definately Ridley Scott's best film to date. Thema and Louise may be one of the most popular chick flicks, but you do not have to be a woman to like it. This film is the absolute perfect movie to watch with your best friend. The way that Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis take you into the lives of these two friends is amazing. On their jouney they encounter lots of characters including a perverted truck driver, and a young drifter played by Brad Pitt. The movie all in all is good, and I would definately give it two thumbs way way up.

A Classic!
A superb road movie with a difference! Director Ridley Scott shrewdly puts himself in the women's driving seat and depicts a tale of two longstanding friends who go on a weekend spree to escape their usual, monotonous small-town routines. What they have in common is both are dissatisfied with their respective partners. However what is intended as a wild holiday turns into a nightmare. Thelma (Geena Davis) and Louise (Susan Sarandon) hit a nightclub on their first night of freedom. Louise catches the eye of a man who at the end of the night trys to rape her. Catching him just as he is about to proceed with his vicious attack, Louise shoots the man. They are then plunged into a series of adventures as they head towards Mexico, dodging the police and intending to begin a new life. It is subsequently revealed that Louise herself was raped some years before which explained why she hastily shot the would-be rapist. Brad Pitt also stars in one of his earliest apperances playing J D, where Thelma quickly succumbs to his somewhat cocky charm. The film actually seemed to be a watershed for both Michael Marsden and Harvey Kietel who both went to bigger things (including starring together in 1992's masterpiece Reservoir Dogs). Both their performances are effective in this with Marsden playing Louise's long-standing partner and Harvey Kietel as the understanding detective who is hot on their trail though surprisingly displays a lot of empathy for the fugitives situation. As the film neatly unfolds it seems to steer along the voyage of self-discovery. The rich dialogue is complimented by superb, highly effective and concentrated performances from both the versatile Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis. The ending is sure to leave a lump in your throat! There are also some magnificent, eye-catching shots of the Grand Canyon captured along the way. The soundtrack is equally enthralling including tracks from the likes of soul superstars such as The Temptations and Martha Reeves and all add to the effect of this classic masterpiece. Certainly one of the best road movies made after the fantastic Bonnie And Clyde! Whilst there are some great laughs to endure along the way, Thelma And Louise on the whole stands as a compelling and riveting drama.

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