Review of Rain Man (1988) by Moni K — 13 Feb 2011

I quote this movie all the time. it always makes me laugh.

This review of Rain Man (1988) was written by Moni K on 13 Feb 2011.

Rain Man has generally received very positive reviews.

Was this review helpful?

Yes

More reviews of this movie:

More Reviews of Rain Man

Review of Rain Man (1988)

By Cathy Burke (83) for United Press International (113) on 08 Dec 2017

The story may be too black for many looking for a light comedy, or entertainment-escape…

Read Review

Review of Rain Man (1988)

By Lisa M (931) on 26 Aug 2017

Fantastic movie in every way. Hoffman and Cruise deliver…

Read Review

Review of Rain Man (1988)

By Geewah (593) on 27 Jan 2021

Dustin Hoffman's performance in this movie proves why he is one of the greatest of all time. A smart, original movie and one Levinson's best…

Read Review

Review of Rain Man (1988)

By Ahmed A (371) on 03 Aug 2018

I finally got to watch this movie. It really was on my radar for a very very long time…

Read Review

Review of Rain Man (1988)

By Jay Carr (837) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 25 Apr 2018

It's Hoffman's most exposed performance in that he must work almost entirely with his character's landlocked interior life…

Read Review

Review of Rain Man (1988)

By William B (992) on 12 Sep 2017

I remember always having a fondness for Rain Man, because the relationship between the brothers is something special and you don't see that…

Read Review

Review of Rain Man (1988)

By Greg R (1,187) on 07 Nov 2017

Dustin Hoffman deserved his Oscar win. He plays the role of Raymond Babbit so well it's hard not to give him the award…

Read Review

Review of Rain Man (1988)

By Michael F (13) on 07 Nov 2017

One of the better family films, w/o the schmaltz oozing around every single corner, and firmly grounded by three stellar turns in the leads,…

Read Review

Review of Rain Man (1988)

By Sophie J (64) on 07 Nov 2017

One of the better family films, w/o the schmaltz oozing around every single corner, and firmly grounded by three stellar turns in the leads,…

Read Review

Review of Rain Man (1988)

By Steven A (212) on 18 Jul 2017

Dustin Hoffman's performance is amazing and this is one of the best films I've ever seen…

Read Review

More reviews of this movie

Reviews of Similar Movies

Review of Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009)

By Jane Crowther (96) for Total Film (3,532) on 24 Apr 2009

An undercooked, rapidly unravelling script, low-grade production values (is that the best future costume you have…

Read Review

Review of Whip It (2009)

By Arvinm. (1) on 01 Oct 2009

Whip this in the trash right next to Donnie Darko…

Read Review

Review of The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her (2014)

By Samantha B (283) on 25 Mar 2015

An unlikeable protagonist, paced as if by a metronome, a confusing ending....The picture just doesn't work…

Read Review

Review of Up in the Air (2009)

By Chetb (2) on 31 Jan 2010

Can't believe I wasted $11.75 on this steaming pile of garbage. Clooney doesn't so much act as play himself at his most annoyingly charming…

Read Review

Review of The Blind Side (2009)

By Melissa Anderson (387) for Village Voice (8,525) on 13 Jun 2010

Blind Side the movie peddles the most insidious kind of racism, one in which whiteys are virtuous saviors, coming to the rescue of African-Americans…

Read Review

Review of Adam (2009)

By Kimberley Jones (866) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 30 Nov 2012

This is the kind of movie in which every other line of dialogue feels like a metaphor – and from there on, the film seesaws between the uncomfortable…

Read Review

Review of Invictus (2009)

By Jasonj. (12) on 26 Jan 2010

They cheated and gave the All Blicks food posening. Shame on Cint for making such an untruth…

Read Review

Review of Gentlemen Broncos (2009)

By Marjorie Baumgarten (1,950) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 23 Mar 2015

White is cast in this film as a “guardian angel” and adds another level of painful homosexual confusion and stereotyping to the film…

Read Review

Review of Neverwas (2005)

By Tracey C (386) on 05 Apr 2011

Just finished watching this and have to say to be spot on in regards to movie details, this one has a mistake on it…

Read Review

Review of Youth in Revolt (2009)

By Kam Williams (1,272) for Sly Fox (88) on 09 Jan 2010

As for Michael Cera's career? Look a falling star! Make a wish…

Read Review

More Reviews

Popular Movies Right Now

Where the Crawdads Sing

2022

63%92 Reviews

Spider-Man: No Way Home

2021

79%458 Reviews

Everything Everywhere All at Once

2022

78%291 Reviews

Babylon

2022

68%144 Reviews

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

2023

79%186 Reviews

Upgrade

2018

76%696 Reviews

Hereditary

2018

72%1,650 Reviews

The Platform

2019

70%94 Reviews

The Equalizer

2014

69%994 Reviews

The Gentlemen

2020

70%170 Reviews

Movies You Viewed Recently

Rain Man

1988

79%824 Reviews

Dane Cook: Vicious Circle

2006

73%403 Reviews

Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade

1994

74%32 Reviews

Dark Water

2005

54%554 Reviews

Where the Red Fern Grows

1974

65%172 Reviews

For Your Consideration

2006

58%661 Reviews

The Spy Next Door

2010

41%490 Reviews

Blade

1998

69%738 Reviews

War Room

2015

62%787 Reviews

An Unfinished Life

2005

67%502 Reviews