bland but not mediocre

Judy 2022-01-26 08:05:21

The gray sky in the poster is depressing, and looking at the whole film can feel very bland, but this film is bland and by no means mediocre. Gilbert, the male protagonist, bears all kinds of heavy burdens on his family, but he has never stopped pursuing the sky that belongs to him. His desire for freedom touched me.

At the end of the film, the mother chose to leave quietly. Gilbert's home was reduced to ashes in a fire, and the heavy shackles that bound him were loosened. Gilbert was finally free and could find his own. copies of the sky. From another point of view, Gilbert's mother gave up her own life for the happiness of her child, which really made me feel the greatness of mother's love.

The mentally handicapped child is actually played by Leonardo. People who have seen this film should not think that his acting skills are poor.

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Extended Reading
  • Summer 2022-03-21 09:01:25

    I really didn't see that the mentally retarded brother was actually Leonardo DiCaprio!

  • Hillard 2022-03-22 09:01:23

    Sad and full of hope and warmth.

What's Eating Gilbert Grape quotes

  • Mr. Lamson: What's going on over there at "Food Land"?

    Gilbert: [labeling price tags on cans] I wouldn't know, I don't shop there.

    [puts a can up and looks at boss]

    Gilbert: I'd rather die.

    [smiles]

  • Becky: It's a praying mantis. Do you know how they mate? The male will sneak up on the female and she'll bite off his head and the rest of his body will keep on mating and when they're done... She'll eat him. She'll eat the rest of him.