Review of Thelma & Louise (1991) by Tasos L — 18 Sep 2011

It's actresses such as Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon that inject likability, even if their actions are far from agreeable and their moral standards far from admirable. It's not the actresses themselves that give the film its witty spark, but how they so profoundly develop their characters from first-timer Callie Khouri's Oscar-winning screenplay.

These two gals are implausibly ruthless and bold; stunningly enough, the noteworthy feminist quality of the story itself is never stepped down by the typical "you go, girl" corn. There's also a fabulous amount of style, only adding even more atmosphere to the film: Thelma and Louise's road trip is highlighted by dozens of memorable tunes that deliver a sense of their personalities.