Rain Man (1988)

[VampAurora]

Storyline:
Charles Sanford "Charlie" Babbit is a self-centered Los Angeles-based automobile dealer/hustler/bookie who is at war with his own life. He then learns that his estranged father died and left him from his last will and testament a huge bed of roses and a car while the remainder will of $3 Million goes into a trust fund to be distributed to someone. Charlie seems pretty angry by this and decides to look into this matter.

Additional Information:

Directed by: Barry Levinson
Produced by: Mark Johnson
Screenplay by: Barry Morrow, Ronald Bass
Story by: Barry Morrow

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino
Music by: Hans Zimmer
Cinematography: John Seale
Editing by: Stu Linder

Distributed by: United Artists
Release date: December 16, 1988
Running time: 133 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English, Italian
Budget: $25 million
Box office: $354,825,435

Critiques:

"There've been few screen moments more moving this year than Cruise's initial reaction to his brother's almost superhuman math prowess." Mike Clark, USA Today

"Somehow, Hoffman makes all this hypnotically interesting, and, through impeccable timing, sometimes terribly funny--a sweet humor which never betrays Raymond's unalterable character." Sheila Benson, Los Angeles Times

"In every detail - the superb soundtrack, the rich cinematography, the dinstinctively edgy editing - Rain Man reveals itself as a movie made with care, smarts, and a refreshing refusal to settle for the unexpected." David Ansen, Newsweek

"A film that is both touching and generous of spirit - and funny as well." Julie Salamon, Wall Street Journal

"How can you make a movie about a man who cannot change, whose whole life is anchored and defended by routine? Few actors could get anywhere with this challenge, and fewer still could absorb and even entertain us with their performance, but Hoffman proves again that he almost seems to thrive on impossible acting challenges." Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

"There is ultimately in Rain Man a soul that emerges. It's not the grand vision found in the great films, but it is a vision nevertheless." Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle

[VampAurora]

VampAurora's Critique:

A really astonishing movie. Touching, funny, and amazingly written and directed. Dustin Hoffman gives an unspeakable performance. A movie that you have to have seen at least once in your life. No more words, just enjoy it.

Rating: 9.5/10