I’ve long heard
of the movie Thelma and Louise, but the cover picture of two ladies
smiling while driving always put me off. I never got around to watching it, and
since the cover didn’t appeal to me, I never read about it either. But today,
without reading anything and overcoming my hesitation about the cover, I
decided to watch the movie—and boy, what a thrill!
If like me you
are waiting for a reason to go see this movie, well here is a reason, it is that
good.
Thelma and
Louise is an awesome movie and one of the best fugitive films out there.
The thrill starts after a brief intro on the two leads and doesn’t let up until
the very end, where you find yourself holding your breath as they ride off in
the final scene.
Here’s what the
movie is about: Thelma (Geena Davis) is married to a controlling,
unappreciative husband. Louise (Susan Sarandon), her best friend, is the wilder
of the two and seems to have a better grip on her life. Both decide to take a
fishing trip to break free from their routines, but their journey takes a dark
turn when Thelma is attacked by a man who tries to rape her. Louise comes to
her rescue, scaring him off with Thelma’s gun. However, the man’s loud mouth
pushes Louise over the edge, and she shoots him.
Don’t worry—I
haven’t given away any spoilers. All this happens at the beginning of the
movie. The incident leaves Thelma scared and Louise deeply conflicted. They
decide to flee, convinced that no one will believe their story.
From there, the
movie takes off. We see Thelma mature as they’re on the run, while Louise, who
initially seems so in control, becomes vulnerable, scared, and unsure of what
to do next.
This is a movie
you’ve got to see. A critical and commercial success from 1991, it earned six
Academy Award nominations and won Best Original Screenplay. Ridley Scott was
nominated for Best Director, and both Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis were
nominated for Best Actress, though they lost to Jodie Foster for her role
in The Silence of the Lambs (1991).
Take the time to
watch this movie for the incredible performances by the two leads and the
powerful portrayal of feminism. They take control of their lives, refusing to
let anyone make them feel small or impose a rescue mission they didn’t ask for.
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