Review of Rain Man (1988) by Johnny T — 09 Oct 2011

Its a road trip/buddy movie that features long lost brothers traveling together for sketchy reasons. There've been few screen moments more moving this year than Cruise's initial reaction to his brother's almost superhuman math prowess. Somehow, Hoffman makes all this hypnotically interesting, and, through impeccable timing, sometimes terribly funny--a sweet humor which never betrays Raymond's unalterable character. That's simply put, but this film works due to its lead performances and Barry Levinson's direction. Rain Man is a classic feel good movie. A masterpiece. A classic. What a marvelous movie. A film that is both touching and generous of spirit - and funny as well.

VERDICT: "Better Than Anything" - Highest rating in the system (Universally Positive reaction). Usually I give this rating to a movie that I believe is absolutely outstanding and has little to no flaws in it..