Surprisingly, I didn't actually know anything in particular about this film when going into it, the only thing I was aware of was the fact that this film apparently evoked 'female empowerment' and arguably feminist-related views. This initially made me slightly doubtful about the film as a whole, predominantly due to the fact that every "feminist" I have ever encountered in real life clearly didn't know what "equality" stood for, and therefore I was expecting a somewhat weak plot line and a biased representation of characters (e.g. following the formula of featuring only 'misogynistic males' and 'misunderstood females'). Fortunately, the film does not take this specific route; it instead explores both genders in a respectful manner and furthermore features many more perks which made it utterly enjoyable and unexpectedly compelling.
Many elements of this film worked wonderfully for me, mostly the characters and their respective 'quests' and mishaps, as well as of course the journey of our two female protagonists and their 'adventures'. Every occurrence or character action/motive is dealt with either a serious and thought-provoking approach, or with a somewhat "silly" and at times genuinely funny approach. Surprisingly, this unusual blend actually works, which is especially surprising as I personally prefer a completely serious approach to important issues represented in film. Additionally, the film is aesthetically pleasing with convincing sets and gorgeous locations throughout, which... is technically one of those features that every road trip movie MUST get right, and this one certainly does. Furthermore, it truly felt like an 80's film, with its delightful, well-fitted and captivating soundtrack, as well as certain scenes creating abrupt yet very effective comedy. Therefore, the film supplied me with a very entertaining and light-hearted tone throughout, whilst simultaneously providing social commentary (in terms of equality for women) in an appropriate manner. The fact 'Thelma & Louise' genuinely felt evocative of the 80s (or at least very early 90s) arguably made the film even more enjoyable for me.
There are a few minor negative aspects, but they are so insignificant that they never actually distract from the character or plot development... these are basically 'nitpicks'. There are potentially one or two scenes in which Geena Davis' acting felt unconvincing, there is one scene which felt slightly forced only to further expand on the social commentary, and Michael Madsen's character seemed to lack exposition. However, despite the nitpicking, it's safe to say that all of the acting maintained a great standard throughout, and all of the characters contributed to the film's entertainment value significantly. To conclude, 'Thelma & Louise' is an impressively crafted film that effectively blends 'seriousness' with 'fun' whilst never distracting from the film's plot OR overall message/social commentary. It is simultaneously an incredibly enjoyable and thought-provoking film with stellar performances all-round, I highly recommend it to everyone.
Many elements of this film worked wonderfully for me, mostly the characters and their respective 'quests' and mishaps, as well as of course the journey of our two female protagonists and their 'adventures'. Every occurrence or character action/motive is dealt with either a serious and thought-provoking approach, or with a somewhat "silly" and at times genuinely funny approach. Surprisingly, this unusual blend actually works, which is especially surprising as I personally prefer a completely serious approach to important issues represented in film. Additionally, the film is aesthetically pleasing with convincing sets and gorgeous locations throughout, which... is technically one of those features that every road trip movie MUST get right, and this one certainly does. Furthermore, it truly felt like an 80's film, with its delightful, well-fitted and captivating soundtrack, as well as certain scenes creating abrupt yet very effective comedy. Therefore, the film supplied me with a very entertaining and light-hearted tone throughout, whilst simultaneously providing social commentary (in terms of equality for women) in an appropriate manner. The fact 'Thelma & Louise' genuinely felt evocative of the 80s (or at least very early 90s) arguably made the film even more enjoyable for me.
There are a few minor negative aspects, but they are so insignificant that they never actually distract from the character or plot development... these are basically 'nitpicks'. There are potentially one or two scenes in which Geena Davis' acting felt unconvincing, there is one scene which felt slightly forced only to further expand on the social commentary, and Michael Madsen's character seemed to lack exposition. However, despite the nitpicking, it's safe to say that all of the acting maintained a great standard throughout, and all of the characters contributed to the film's entertainment value significantly. To conclude, 'Thelma & Louise' is an impressively crafted film that effectively blends 'seriousness' with 'fun' whilst never distracting from the film's plot OR overall message/social commentary. It is simultaneously an incredibly enjoyable and thought-provoking film with stellar performances all-round, I highly recommend it to everyone.