Directed by:
Barry LevinsonCinematography:
John SealeComposer:
Hans ZimmerCast:
Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino, Gerald R. Molen, Jack Murdock, Michael D. Roberts, Ralph Seymour, Lucinda Jenney, Bonnie Hunt, Kim Robillard (more)VOD (2)
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Heartless Charlie Babbitt (Tom Cruise) expects a vast inheritance after his estranged father dies. But Raymond (Dustin Hoffman), his institutionalised older brother, someone he's been totally unaware of, is willed the entire fortune instead. Raymond is an 'autistic savant' with severely limited mental abilities in some areas but with genius gifts in others. When Charlie kidnaps Raymond, the crazy cross-country drive back to Los Angeles teaches them both a few lessons in life. For as they overcome their mutual distrust of each other, a deep bond is forged as they painfully share past memories, present problems and a possible shining future together. (20th Century Fox AU)
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Another one of those films I've been avoiding for a long time, even though everyone around me sings its praises. With some films, that's just how it goes; you can't see them all. But since I've seen Scooby-Doo, it would be a shame not to see Rain Man. Tom Cruise demonstrates here why he's a well-paid actor, but it's clear that Dustin Hoffman is the main star. He really transformed into an autistic man. A magnificent acting performance in a story that may be somewhat straightforward at times, but the actors and occasionally great dialogues really elevate it.
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Certainly an iconic and groundbreaking film for the time, but today it didn't impress me that much. In fact, rather than a great film, it's the great performances of the leading duo, their way they inhabit their roles is admirable and that's the main thing to watch here. Dustin Hoffman's take on the role was second to none and overall it was both a feelgood comedy road-movie and a great form of autism education for the uninitiated layperson, because that's exactly how autistic people act, look and should be seen. But apart from the above, let’s be serious, “the 24th best film in the world? It's definitely not that pivotal. Good? Yeah. But is it that good? I don't know.
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Autism in mainstream packaging, i.e. with a strong non-autistic character with whom we can identify (and serving for the development of the narrative, because Ray cannot change), with the protagonist’s disorder offset by his phenomenal memory, with carefully administered “heartwarming” humour, and with the cause of all conflicts melodramatically limited to an incurable mental illness. We can ironically ridicule Levinson’s attempt to tell, with love and understanding, a story about a man for whom deeper affection for another person is an unknown emotion. However, it would not be fair to overlook the fact that Rain Man was also very tastefully made, without exaggerated sentimentality, without trying to eliminate everything that’s only slightly “uncanny”, without an entirely happy ending (brotherly love is fine, but it’s not a substitute for an institution specialising in caring for patients like Raymond). Within the boundaries of the genre, the believable transformation of Tom Cruise’s character is paradoxically aided the most by his essentially unchanging film brother played by Dustin Hoffman, who reacts slowly and differently. Though I have never actually seen Dustin Hoffman in this film. I always see only Raymond Babbitt. 85%
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A late 1980s hit, bolstered by an exceptionally crafted screenplay and a standout performance by Dustin Hoffman. Known for his meticulous approach, Hoffman dedicated nearly five months to preparing for the exceptionally challenging role and even lived with autistic individuals in a rehabilitation center. Cruise, alongside Hoffman, made a concerted effort not to be overshadowed and delivered one of the best performances of his career. Everything in the film falls into place as it should, and the film is one of the greatest cinematic experiences. It is literally brimming with emotions but doesn't cross into the realm of cheesy sentimentality. Overall impression 95%.
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- What's it like? - Greasy. Yeah, that's one way to sum up the flick. Yes, he's a genius. Yes, he was selfish. Yes, she was pretty hot. I wish I'd seen it earlier, I probably would have given it a higher rating, but then it was over and I thought: "Is that it?" I guess I'm just too messed up... But it was fun, yeah... Rain Man is like my sister (not in terms of memory).
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