Review of Temple Grandin (2010) by Mike H — 21 May 2010

A remarkable performance by Claire Danes who take us into the World of Temple Grandin, a young autistic woman trying to find her place in the structure of academia. A true story based on the life of a current Colorado State University professor, the movie takes us beyond the comedic mockery of the condition most famously portrayed by Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man.

Temple overcomes the challenges placed before her with aid of her "squeeze machine" modeled after a devise she saw on her auntâ??s farm which settles cattle while being inoculated. In college she is paired with a blind roommate.

This experience helps Temple realize that others face difficult challenges as well; while the blind student lives life through sounds, Temple experiences life through the pictures in her mind. The relationship between Temple and her roommate is a brief portion of the movie and their relationship and shared struggles could've been much further examined.

Temple moves on to graduate school and, after spending time at a cattle farm, decides she wants to write her graduate thesis on â??cattle agitationâ?? and control systems based on an analysis of mooing as it relates to their behavioral patterns.

Temple goes on to publish numerous articles for the cattle industry. Her hard work and determination are inspiring for any human being much rather one faced with such obstacles to overcome. Temple: â??A door opened and I went through itâ?? Lady: â??Yes you did; And I held itâ?? The movie ends with Temple explaining autism to a group of parents who have autistic children.

We are all unique with our own sets of intricacies and personal challenges, but we are all also capable of making a difference by holding doors.