Thelma & Louise

I always saw Thelma & Louise as just a romantic road trip of two women, but recently I discovered that a significant aspect of the film is its crime plot. The attributes that almost always ensure a quality film are luxuriously fulfilled here. Ridley Scott delivered impeccable direction once again, Hans Zimmer provided a fantastic soundtrack full of hits, and Adrian Biddle, a name previously unknown to me, delivered with a precise camera and almost poetic aerial shots. But, of course, the film stands on its central acting duo. Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis weren't, in my opinion, the very best actresses (though they undoubtedly have tremendous talent), but I admit that they truly found themselves in their roles as Thelma and Louise, and that's something no one can take away from them. The fatefulness of that one moment when your entire future ends felt incredibly real to me. Harvey Keitel shone in the supporting role (as always). The ending has probably made its mark in cinematic history—the shot of the main characters holding hands and the subsequent leap off the cliff into certain death is one of the most impressive I've ever seen. I give it 86%. (09/19/2018)

Ridley Scott's gorgeous road movie with the excellent Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis. Beautiful shots of the arid landscapes around Texas, a powerful but beautifully told story, flawless music by Hans Zimmer + incredible acting by both protagonists provide an extraordinary experience that grabs you and doesn't let go right from the beginning, wringing a huge amount of emotion out of the viewer. (06/24/2009)

An intriguing road movie that's actually a pleasant journey to damnation in the company of characters you can either like or calmly detest, which isn't so complicated in the case of the character played by Geena Davis. This film, however, is heading somewhere, and it has great stops until it finally arrives at an ending that resonates with me. (02/24/2016)

The Grand Canyon, Thelma, Louise, the police, and the brilliant musical accompaniment performed by Hans Zimmer's melancholic guitar. A scene that has engraved itself in my memory forever and has a very strong impact that could elevate the final rating, but I can't go higher than three stars. Geena Davis is absolutely stunning and it changes nothing that Thelma is indecisive, trusting, and generally simple. On the contrary, Susan Sarandon was probably born for the role of Louise, endowed with her characteristic determination and persuasiveness. But what is the characteristic that makes the film considered the most impactful feminist work, the embodiment of women's self-sufficiency? After all, both heroines spend more than half of the running time just arguing or insulting men. I also don't understand why the Academy awarded the film an Oscar for the screenplay, when occasional clichés (irredeemable naivety, a good cop against a gang of bad cops) peek through and it often feels quite ordinary. The turning point in the film is the atmosphere – the constant intense closeness of the desert, the power of the scene with two love acts happening simultaneously, or the excellent dialogue between Harvey Keitel and Brad Pitt. (04/01/2007)

One of the most beautiful road movies and one of the most beautiful film endings ever. I wasn’t expecting to be particularly thrilled with a two hour “feminist” ride with Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis, but I was wrong. Beauty, beauty, beauty; I had it clear from the first scene that I will surprisingly like it. Thanks Fixa for bringing this film to my attention :-) (12/30/2011)