Grand Canyon

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Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 16 Success in 2 hours and 14 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $32,300,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more thiago s @Thiagostone May 30 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom. See more matthias s @Thescreenasvor 07/08/2024 "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. See more 05/01/2022 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. See more dave s 04/12/2021 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. See more s r @ScottR 12/19/2020 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. See more Read all reviews

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