ABC Film Challenge – Oscar Nominations – T – Thelma & Louise – Movie Review
Director: Ridley Scott (Alien)
Writer: Callie Khouri (Screenplay)
Cast
- Susan Sarandon (Rocky Horror Picture)
- Geena Davis (The Fly)
- Harvey Keitel (From Dusk Till Dawn)
- Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs)
- Christopher McDonald (Quiz Show)
Plot: Two best friends set out on an adventure, but it soon turns around to a terrifying escape from being hunted by the police, as these two girls escape for the crimes they committed.
Runtime: 2 Hours 10 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Thelma & Louise starts as two best friends Louise (Sarandon) and Thelma (Davis) decide to go on an adventure. Louise wants Thelma to have a good time, after seeing her friend trapped in a loveless marriage.
As the pair start their journey, they have an altercation with a stranger who tries to rape Thelma, leading to Louise killing him. This sends the two on the run with detective Hal (Keitel) trying to get to the bottom of what has been going on.
Verdict on Thelma & Louise
Thelma & Louise is an adventure movie following two best friends whose trip away takes a dramatic turn. This will see them going on the run from the law to escape the lives they have gotten tired of.
It is one of the most iconic movies of all time, with motivation for people to escape their lives that are going nowhere. This has great friendship chemistry between Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis, giving them both an Oscar nomination for their work.
The story is kept simple with the women on the run after only one crime that for some reason has a state crossing manhunt for them. This does feel like too much from the police despite the officer leading the investigation, only wanting to hear the story. In the end, this is one of the best movies of an era, that gives so much to the movement away from trapped lives.
Final Thoughts – Thelma & Louise is a classic on every level.
