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Thelma & Louise

Thelma & Louise

1991
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
2h 10m
Louise is working in a fast food restaurant as a waitress and has some problems with her friend Jimmy, who, as a musician, is always on the road. Thelma is married to Darryl who likes his wife to stay quiet in the kitchen so that he can watch football on TV. One day they decide to break out of their normal life and jump in the car and hit the road. Their journey, however, turns into a flight when Louise kills a man who threatens to rape Thelma. They decide to go to Mexico, but soon they are hunted by American police. (imdb)
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Thelma & Louise

1991
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
2h 10m
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Rated 30 Sep 2018
85
85th
Boy howdy, people have some real opinions about this film on Criticker.
Rated 19 Nov 2010
1
8th
Such an unlikable film. Not just the bad production values or the fact that it tries so hard for its camera work to be that of Badlands, its the premise, the leading ladies and everything they do. Blowing up some obnoxious guys truck or locking the policeman in the boot and every time they did anything remotely out of their comfort zone, Scott would cue the music and cut to our ladies jazzing off to some tunes being smug brats. While I didn't like the ending either, god I rooted for that cliff.
Rated 13 Apr 2020
82
78th
Ridley Scott was one of the most versatile directors; this one is so different than his other works. It has wonderful scenery and excellent acting particularly by Davis and Sarandon (and up-and-coming Brad Pitt). The inevitability of the story is a nice touch and how they caught in this storm that is not particularly their own making was interesting and touching. Its commentary on the deeply rooted sexual aggression in the society and how by enabling it we create victims is poignant even today.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
10
3rd
Total chick flick. And a stupid one at that.
Rated 11 Dec 2013
3
9th
Reprehensible feminist trash that contains one of the worst endings ever committed to film (or best, depending how you look at it). McDonald is hilarious though.
Rated 23 Sep 2012
50
4th
A movie with this cast shouldn't be so dreadful. The feminist response to this film is interesting to me, considering these women are pretty clueless about the way the world works. They're supposed to seem powerful, but they just come off as jerks.
Rated 12 Jan 2008
1
2nd
It gets one point because they die.
Rated 03 Feb 2007
33
17th
This is the movie that preaches to the spoiled white women of American bourgeoisie that being mistreated by men is a form of martyrdom and justifies theft, armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon.
Rated 30 Jan 2018
54
22nd
Rambling wish-fulfillment that keeps being mistaken as some sort of definitive feminist text by morons. The characters are uninteresting and the entire thing just drags.
Rated 29 Jul 2009
78
54th
I wish I could like it more, it's well acted, well shot, and despite the plot hinging on a series of bad decisions the sense of desperation feels genuine and each decision seems natural in context. Even so, the middle part of the film relies on this too much for my taste and got slightly frustrating.
Rated 12 Aug 2021
79
74th
They did NOTHING WRONG and I love them.
Rated 19 Aug 2007
60
5th
Man haters!
Rated 25 Jan 2020
86
78th
It's a very good movie, I would've rated it higher if it didn't end on such a cliffhanger.
Rated 16 Sep 2008
60
47th
I like Susan Sarandon, but, like with so many Ridley Scott films, I am seriously unimpressed... and not just because this is such an antiguy film, either. It's about as subtle as a brick, and, really, quite ordinary. It doesn't help that Jason Beghe is totally wasted
Rated 24 Nov 2021
73
63rd
Something tells me that's not the first time Christopher McDonald stood on a pizza, if you know what I mean
Rated 20 Jun 2014
3
38th
This movie succeeds on the strength of the titular friendship. It's a bit bloated and wonkily paced, but the leads - even when they're being dumb as rocks, as Thelma so often is - shine and make this more than an average, forgettable crime caper. I feel somewhat cheated by the famous ending, though - would've been more poignant if it followed through.
Rated 03 Oct 2009
2
21st
Another unimpressive Ridley Scott film. Lacks the subtleness it needs to be something good - beating me over the head for 2 hours about your obvious message is very tedious. It's also not entertaining and by the end it's just ridiculous. Yeah, blowing up a guys truck cause he made some rude gestures is justifiable, girl power! The only reason to see this is for Christopher McDonald. That guy is awesome.
Rated 11 Apr 2022
70
66th
I thought it was really great, but I was not a big fan of Geena Davis' performance.
Rated 01 Mar 2007
50
35th
Not bad.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
45
35th
A film that dances through the realm of ridiculousness for its silly plot and ludicrously one-dimensional portrayal of men (except for Harvey Keitel, I guess). Well made though.
Rated 31 Dec 2015
60
41st
Khouri's script has a few great moments, but while the story begins rather well, it becomes impossible to feel anything close to sympathy for the duo from the moment they decide to embrace their outlaw status, which is a move portrayed as heroic and just but in reality undermines the film's theme of female empowerment. Scott's direction isn't anything special but there are good performances all around, with Sarandon and Davis an enjoyable pair to watch throughout.
Rated 11 Dec 2009
86
74th
Fresh and exhilarating with great music and dialogue, and wonderful acting, especially by Pitt as a country kid on the make.
Rated 25 May 2009
65
52nd
Good performances and good story. It is a very feminist film. This is not a defect, but is more difficult for a man, find it so cool.
Rated 22 Nov 2022
72
95th
Go lesbians.
Rated 17 Feb 2017
81
18th
1
Rated 13 Sep 2008
95
82nd
Classic. Two of my favorite actresses.
Rated 23 Nov 2011
65
42nd
Mixed feelings about this: on the one hand, it feels contrived and manipulative and the fact that every male character (cops, bar customers, truck drivers, even Brad Pitt) is depicted as a misogynistic pig is consistently vexing. However, the film benefits greatly from Scott's skillful, stylish helming which gives it a very atmospheric look, as well as from the two splendid lead performances. In the end, it left a mostly positive impression on me, in part thanks to the effectively staged finale.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
94
86th
smart, fun, engaging. a classic of its day.
Rated 27 Aug 2007
72
15th
A great feminist road trip movie. Very subversive, especially for a 1991 major studio picture.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
95th
It may seem a shade dated now, but at the time, it was utterly revolutionary, despite the copout ending. Sarandon is perfect.
Rated 28 Nov 2022
60
35th
This movie would have needed to be a lot longer for it to have even a chance to motivate the characters' changes (with the finale being a particular big question mark), but it's a fun enough ride to be taken on.
Rated 10 Jun 2009
70
59th
The feminist version of Butch Cassidy and the first step to super stardom for Brad Pitt.
Rated 13 Jun 2007
60
25th
Eng...classic film and everything, but I didn't really enjoy it that much. Maybe I just can't "relate".
Rated 17 Jul 2011
100
99th
Awesome!
Rated 05 Apr 2018
75
69th
hikayede birbirini tutmayan noktalar olsa da hayli eğlenceli, anlatımı sağlam. bugünün problemli liberal diskurundan azade olup yine de siyasi açıdan yakın bir idealin nasıl savunulabileceğini yıllar önce göstermesi açısından da ayrıca değerli.
Rated 01 Jan 2012
62
30th
I have no problems with a movie picking up a feminist flag and running with it, however that's not what this film is. What it is, is a celebration of rewarding ones own terrible life decisions with a spree of other violent illegal ones. Everyone does a decent enough job, but it's just so silly. McDonald is the highlight.
Rated 14 Mar 2012
1
0th
It's certainly not perfect, and some scenes are amazingly atonal, but the amazing chemistry between Sarandon and Davis are more than enough to carry the film to its end. But boy, they sure botched that ending shot. Score is not a grade.
Rated 09 Sep 2019
80
79th
A cult classic road trip film featuring an early screen appearance by Brad Pitt. The end scene is iconic. Well worth a watch.
Rated 02 Mar 2008
75
60th
# 507
Rated 14 Aug 2007
4
64th
I don't really understand the hate for this movie.
Rated 26 Jan 2008
40
33rd
Bleh. Feminism used to be more clever.
Rated 06 Feb 2008
65
58th
Young Brad.
Rated 22 Jun 2015
8
80th
A great road movie, Thelma and Louise takes a few awkward detours, but ultimately delivers a remarkably fun yet meaty trip.
Rated 31 Oct 2022
77
60th
Interesting to see Scott and Zimmer could do something like this back in the days. Well done road movie and hey, not all of the men in it are bad.
Rated 02 Jun 2008
32
20th
It's entertaining, but it's another one of those movies that has literally led to the downfall of the Republic.
Rated 02 Jul 2009
95
53rd
Not that bad.
Rated 09 Dec 2013
80
60th
One of the top-notch buddy films ever made in my opinion. Two quite different characters put their friendship above all - along with each one's personal benefits - and head for a cat-and-mouse chase ignoring their temporary lack of power and regaining the self-esteem they need to go on a long journey. The chemistry between the two works amazingly perfect sharing both emotional and humorous moments and give an example about how real friendship should be. One of Scott's precious diamonds with a s
Rated 03 Jun 2022
50
31st
T&L is probably the dirtiest-looking film i've ever seen, and one of the dustiest too. I'm guessing that's meant to be symbolic of the world we live in, because this is definitely a movie with a message. It shines when it shines a light on society, and it's definitely hilarious in parts. Unfortunately, like so many movies, it is too long and it runs out of steam. Worse still is Michael Madsen, who always "acts" the same, while always wearing the same outfit. Would've been a 6 without him.
Rated 30 Jan 2009
65
54th
x0
Rated 14 Aug 2010
66
88th
#00s(e)#, liked, rewatch(2) }*{ #90s(e)#, story.
Rated 25 Oct 2020
89
50th
Timeless, great script, great pacing.
Rated 21 Jul 2015
9
76th
A very enjoyable road movie.
Rated 28 Dec 2009
73
22nd
Episodic. Appears more meaningful that it is.
Rated 24 Jul 2011
70
69th
It has a great amount of personality, but it also made me feel oddly confused so i'm not sure.
Rated 08 Feb 2024
86
80th
Very very righteously angry but also pretty damn funny. The two lead performances are so incredible, the script a powerful character study with an undercurrent of righteous rage (yes, I said that once already, but it deserves repeating over and over!), and a score that feels like nobody told anyone it wasn’t the 80s anymore. Can’t win em all, I guess, but this is still an excellent movie.
Rated 13 Sep 2007
62
54th
Not a movie I will probably watch more than once, but it was a well done movie.
Rated 05 May 2023
85
94th
Je suis de ceux qui adorent le film. La symbolique finale (qui a été parodiée partout), est à la fois un remarquable plaidoyer pour la liberté et une véritable fantaisie métaphorique, et son empreinte restera à jamais gravé dans le cinéma. C'est aussi le plus beau film de Ridley Scott.
Rated 10 Mar 2009
95
68th
This story is fast paced, exciting, and original. Loved it!
Rated 30 Jul 2019
84
56th
B+
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
50th
Good drama thanks to strong writing, directing and performance.
Rated 19 Dec 2008
78
56th
444
Rated 14 Aug 2007
45
34th
OK for what it's worth, if rather overblown and over-hyped.
Rated 11 Sep 2018
86
63rd
I enjoyed this a lot. Weird how almost all of the reviews on Criticker are focused on negative criticism. Context for when a film is released is becoming a more and more important part of understanding the art form, and this made waves for a reason in 1991. Shit, it's still pretty prescient; it doesn't shoehorn its values in but lets them flow through believable and engaging characters. Also nice to see Scott's talented eye on real-world landscapes.
Rated 10 Mar 2012
69
41st
Rather average in my opinion. There is not much going on, so in a way I was kind of amazed that it didn't seem painfully slow, but I just couldn't get into it. Sarandon and Davis are good. I hated Scott's attempts at injecting humor into the film (seriously did McDonald's performance have to be that odd).
Rated 26 Apr 2014
84
74th
After the first half hour or so, where the film suffers from some big tonal shifts, I ended up really enjoying this as a darkly comic outlaw movie. And it stayed that way right up until the end, including Michael Madsen in a bad shirt! Overall I think Scott kinda sacrifices his usual stunning imagery here to keep the film realistic and dramatic, but he never quite nails the tone when he needs to.
Rated 27 Oct 2010
53
64th
Mistakes - 1) When Darryl and the police officers sit on the terrace the rain in the background keeps coming and going. 2) When J.D. asks Thelma for a ride his sunglasses move back and forth between his hand and the neck of his t-shirt. 3) When Jimmy shows up at the Vagabond hotel it turns dark between shots.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
61st
Good movie. I don't know why people go on and on about Brad Pitt, though. Michael Madsen's character is SO much sexier...anyway, Thelma and Louise are the nicest, most apologetic criminals ever. Cool.
Rated 18 Jun 2023
64
51st
Knowing the ending going in probably hampered my enjoyment. The cast & performances are the best thing about Thelma & Louise; while many of Scott & Khouri's creative decisions deflate any sense of suspense. Every character (save Keitel's) is some version of sleazy, stupid or destructive; doubly so for the protagonists who become increasingly unsympathetic. The film feels less about empowerment and more about consequences, but drags too often to develop it well. The ending reminds me of Grease.
Rated 04 Mar 2021
75
23rd
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Rated 23 Feb 2020
77
70th
Lgunstops-suckmycock-kills/watchyourmouthbuddylool+Lbfmadsenhelps/emotional/bye+gavebradaride-bangsT-robsthemlol+usedhisrobberygentlemanstylelool+keiteltellsbradtheyhadachancetilyouetchitshim+Tcallshusband-knowscuzhenicelol-Ltalkstocops+speeding-copstops-Tgunpointslol-crieswife-beweettoherlookhowiturnedoutlol-intrunk+Lblowsuprudeguytruckcuzwontapologizelol+blackcyclistblowsweedintocoptrunklol+chase-surrounded-guns-Tsayskeepgoin-kiss-holdhands-freezeframe-flashbackmontage
Rated 25 Jan 2009
88
56th
Great movie.
Rated 01 Sep 2010
60
25th
It's hard to score this one. Hard like my erect nobility towards the finer points of subtlety. I'd love to thrust up the score, but it just tackles the theme with too much grunt for my liking. The classic road trip element was the films finest feature, but it's not enough to soften my score. I'm just going to stay stiff-headed on this one.
Rated 26 Aug 2007
30
30th
Ok
Rated 17 Apr 2011
85
88th
Wonderful performances by the two leads. Toward the end the whole thing got a bit transparent, but lots of laughs throughout (still can't believe that this was really the first script she ever wrote). Amazed that Scott was the one picked to direct this. And yes, Harlan's face as he got blown away was very funny indeed. Oh, and one more thing: leaving all that money with bank robber Pitt in the room was AMAZINGLY FREAKIN STUPID. Wow, looks like we guys really are all a bunch of jerks.
Rated 08 Dec 2009
60
68th
3/5
Rated 16 Nov 2021
80
78th
They aren't logical, but you kind of love them.
Rated 15 Nov 2008
40
44th
Not my favourite genre - but I managed to enjoy it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
41
33rd
I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either.
Rated 24 Mar 2024
79
85th
Is this the most fun Ridley had while shooting a movie? Dude just turned a silly script into a feast of Americana wallpapers as a background for some of the best acting.
Rated 26 May 2007
60
55th
Decent flick.
Rated 22 Sep 2013
78
58th
78.000
Rated 14 Jul 2023
91
48th
Maybe even 90 (it took but didn't give/provide)
Rated 21 Jan 2024
100
87th
An absolute joy to watch these women discover their freedom in the most unimaginable way possible
Rated 15 Nov 2008
95
91st
Girl Power! This is an awesome story.
Rated 14 Oct 2008
86
88th
Much fun to watch.
Rated 22 Mar 2011
85
93rd
This classic road movie follows two female companions stuck in a difficult situation, examining the power of friendship and what it means to be a woman in a patriarchal society and media. Davis and Sarandon deliver award worthy performances alongside the immaculate direction of Ridley Scott in his most successful film since Alien.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
6
70th
Lively chemistry between the two leads and a tight chick flick-meets-road trip screenplay keep it bumping along.
Rated 22 Sep 2010
65
46th
entertaining period piece if a little corny
Rated 01 Sep 2018
79
57th
9 for Editing 9 for Directing 9 for Actor Performance 7 for Music 8 for Cinematography 9 for Costume Design 18 for Script :) 10 for Me :)
Rated 17 May 2021
87
74th
I would have enjoyed this film a lot better had it started with the events of the final act. That's where the anti-heroes really let their hair down and go full badass. I would have loved to see more of that. But, I suppose you have some backstory and show Brad Pitt shirtless first. Speaking of which, just like The Killer should get rid of the women roles, this one should get rid of the men. It's entertaining but it does have its low points. Oh, and I'm a sucker for Western cinematography so.
Rated 06 Aug 2021
95
96th
10??2017.1.5/????????Brad Pitt????????/"In the future,when a woman's crying like that, she isn't having any fun!"
Rated 20 Dec 2012
45
3rd
What starts out being a commentary on the unfortunate situation women find themselves in a patriarchal society with patriarchal laws becomes a righteous gal's day out flick where the most important thing is letting your hair down and being who you really are, be that a criminal or not. Susan Sarandon is the main character of this film but her character is underdeveloped and it's Geena Davis' character who really steals the film. Brad Pitt's cameo is worth the watch. Also the Jamaican bicyclist.
Rated 27 Feb 2014
65
7th
not good for me! because my country is Iran...
Rated 03 Feb 2008
90
92nd
Every woman should watch this journey
Rated 01 Aug 2009
10
14th
Do ya have ta be a chick to like this flick? I'm sure it helps.
Rated 04 Jul 2021
60
35th
A lumpy stew of buddy movie, chick flick, road trip drama, and Western, with a dash of noir tossed in. I had a hard time believing these two would ever want to spend more than a few hours together, but once I gave up being critical (even when the "unpredictable" parts felt pretty predictable), I started to enjoy it more.
Rated 31 May 2009
33
35th
FRANDLY MOVIE
Rated 09 Apr 2016
75
81st
The characters in this movie are charming and you really get into their personality it is a tragic story but told in a light mood which makes it entertaining. I really liked it and I think it has aged well, another good film from Ridley.
Rated 08 Jan 2009
70
61st
SPOILER ALERT: The original ending had them landing SAFELY at the bottom... TOO funny
Rated 18 Aug 2007
84
74th
Great crime story, lovable characters, even the bad ones. Morality is questioned. Feels good to watch this one.

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