Grand Canyon

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matthias s "Grand Canyon," directed by Lawrence Kasdan, offers a heartfelt and thought-provoking journey through the lives of interconnected characters in Los Angeles. The film shines in its portrayal of everyday struggles and serendipitous encounters, anchored by standout performances from Kevin Kline and Danny Glover. Kline's portrayal of a lawyer seeking meaning and Glover's compassionate tow truck driver are the film's emotional core. Steve Martin adds a darkly comedic edge as a cynical film producer, while Mary McDonnell and Mary-Louise Parker bring depth to their roles, depicting the diverse experiences of urban life. The film's strength lies in its exploration of fate and human connection, though some subplots feel underdeveloped and the pacing can lag. Despite these flaws, "Grand Canyon" is a resonant film that captures the complexities of modern life with warmth and sincerity. It's a solid 3-star movie, offering a meaningful reflection on the ties that bind us. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/08/24 Full Review Tuco P I love this movie and can watch it over. The story, characters and actors are all engaging and if the story sometimes wanders towards cheesy schmaltz then remember it's a parable set in and around Hollywood and the movies..life is sometimes very sweet, but also very hard and rarely very dangerous. The score works well for me and sets a very 90's tone and there are some excellent scenes that either capture the attention and some that genuinely move the viewer in my view anyways. The story moves along nicely although ends somewhat abruptly. I wish Mr Kasdan had given us more of this new family of friends and their final journey to the Canyon whose ancient beauty and majesty gives us all a moment to ponder our own importance in the grand scheme of things. A wonderful film, enjoy and don't overthink it's themes or intentions, it's what you make of it that counts . Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/08/23 Full Review Audience Member Just love this move and one of the few I have seen repeated times. If anyone is still thinking about this movie in 2022 (I doubt it as I couldn't find it anywhere, even my trusty library), I have to say it is one of my 10 best films. I tend to think people are spending their lives trying to unlock the mysteries of the universe, like I do, but evidently that is not the case, because people seem to have totally missed all the messages this film brought. We have a diverse group of people as our stars: a good looking, amoral, philandering executive (Kevin Kline), his office playtoy, whose feelings of low self esteem are magnified by her boss' lack of affection in their affair, his wife, in an existential crisis empty nesting, a movie producer (Steve Martin), who has no qualms about promoting violence with his films, and a genuinely good tow truck driver. As their lives intertwine, each of them have their philosophies of life upended in various events. A violent earthquake (to bring the preciousness of life and family into perspective), a situation where hoodlums threaten the life of the executive, the film producer being violently shot, predictions by a grotty derelict who apparently is an oracle. There are subtle and not so subtle incidents of the paranormal and astral travel. There is an underlying message of karma, the joy of gratitude, and the dual nature of all things. True to life, there is sometimes redemption, and sometimes backsliding into one's evil ways. All in all, goodness prevails and mostly the existential crises are resolved. There is a very satisfying ending (so rare!!!!). A feel good movie on many levels. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review dave s Abandoned babies, robberies, drive-by shootings, blood-stained sidewalks, the constant thrumb of police helicopters, earthquakes – Los Angeles was apparently a difficult place to live in the late 20th century. Lawrence Kasdan's Grand Canyon follows a distinctly disparate group of L.A. residents as they navigate their way through difficult times, each trying to interpret the epiphanies they encounter. Despite the fact that the film lacks any semblance of subtlety (the symbolism of the Grand Canyon is like a punch in the face) and the characters all wax philosophically from beginning to end, the characters are undeniably interesting and the message of the movie is worth listening to, especially in today's troubled times. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review s r This is the precursor to the movie Crash. I appreciated this attempt to address some of the more complicated things in life and some of its bigger questions. I liked the Grand Canyon analogy, but in the end I saw it mostly for the cast. Saw on HBO. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member A very good film that is rarely mentioned nowadays, but its theme and message are as important as ever. A really special film that everyone should see. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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