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What's Eating Gilbert Grape

catherine Davies | 12:43 p.m. March 11, 2000

I think it was the bomb! I love Leo Di Caprio and he played
Arnie so well

Ian kennedy [16 yrs&# | 4:33 p.m. Nov. 21, 2000

Gilbert is portrayed as a decent human being which is
unusual for modern day films.Sure his uneasyness towards
his mothers weight does show through at times,but the way
he supports his family and fathers Arnie forces you to
believe that he wants what is best for the Grapes.His
selflesness is truly portrayed when Becky asks him "What do
you want in life Gilbert?"To which he replies "A new house
a new brain for Arnie,maturity for Ellen and aerobics
classes for Mama."
All jovialness that is brought up in this film ebbs away
without reaching any pitch of intensity, this low key slice
of life drama really unleashes its potential through the
theme that you can't always get what you want.

angelic_cherry_berry | 6:38 p.m. May 7, 2001

i love it so much! leonardo dicaprio is my idol and i want
to be like him the movie was so kool i brought the videoi
have seen it a billion times it has an awesome story line
and i wanna be ina movie with leonardo dicaprio i showed it
at my party and everyone loved it so if u ever want a 15 yo
female with blondish brownish hair blue eyes and who loves
to act to be in a movie email me . and i love love love the
movie

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Billy Hall | 12:26 a.m. Oct. 1, 2001

This was the first movie that I have actually watched in
weeks. I was drawn to it the minute it started. I loved the
acting of all the characters, and the whole pace of the
movie was great.

Audrey | 5:11 p.m. Jan. 20, 2002

My absolute favorite movie. If you like to cry at films,
pick up this one. Performances are outstanding all
around. You root for everyone. No bad guys in this movie.

Shirley Wright | 8:54 p.m. May 16, 2002

I felt that What's Eating Gilbert Grape, was a sensitive ,
funny,dramatic,romantantic, and hope raising movie, about
life. Life not too beautiful to be real. Not a perfect
life, just what this one young man has been dealt and his
method of dealing with it. His strong sense of family as
imperfect as they are, and his responsibility to them is
inspiring. Something that the North American Continent has
much to learn about.

lindsay hofman | 9:57 a.m. Aug. 8, 2002

it's a wonderful movie!All the acteurs were at there best
en did a fantastic job!It's an emotionel movie with a bit
of romance!The movie made a stright way to my heart!!
to get to the point it's a movie that I will always
remeber!!!

Keith Reaves | 4:13 p.m. Jan. 10, 2003

The movie is a tale of a young man, playing the role of a
rural Atlas. He carries the weight of his own world on his
shoulders. It's a world full of problems that Gilbert
tries to hold together. But his world begans to crumble.
It's a movie that tugs on the strings of your heart. It's
original, and memorable. A classic in its own right.

Lindsay Johnson | 3:02 a.m. March 14, 2003

I thought the movie was great I just have a question: In
the movie the use of color plays a hidden meaning. All of
the "new" things and "outsiders" are very bright and
colorful, such as the Burger Barn, Becky, the time Gilbert
spends with Becky. Was this a purposeful meaning in the
movie or did it just happen accidently?

james | 2:13 a.m. Dec. 2, 2004

i hate this movie i never want to see it again

luke mcalister | 3:02 p.m. Aug. 22, 2005

boring very bum-numbing no plot or action, complete
waste of time and money

Homer | 9:20 p.m. Oct. 11, 2007

I truly agree with you yodajones2000.
I also hated this movie and i never want to see it again.

Homer | 3:03 a.m. Oct. 22, 2009

Ive come back to this site after 5 years. I am much wiser and am now in Uni. This movie is not one of my all time favourites
Thanks, Homer

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Movie Info

Rated PG for violence, profanity, vulgarity, sex.

Cast: Johnny Depp, Juliette Lewis, Mary Steenburgen, Leonardo DiCaprio.

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