Short Review: Thelma & Louise (1991)
★★★★★
A feminist epic sprawling in not only its (stunning) visuals but (thought-provoking) morals too!
Far ahead of its time with hilarious self-awareness, complex protagonists, and brutally honest discussions of patriarchy, “Thelma & Louise” is a powerfully acted, brilliantly plotted, and graciously written masterpiece that demonstrates how “character studies” and “enthralling stories” are not mutually exclusive. The meticulous use of everything from wardrobe, costuming and makeup to music, landscapes, and (almost always natural!) lighting to reflect the inner lives (and changes) of these characters is simply delightful. Never before has character development felt so unbelievable in verbal form but so believable in cinematic form. Show, don’t tell, indeed!
But deep down this movie is an expression of freedom.
Of physical freedom.
Of psychological freedom.
Of economic freedom.
Of sexual freedom.
Of political freedom.
And (most of all) of spiritual freedom…. up until the very final frame.
What a beautiful work of art.
