Review of Thelma & Louise (1991) by Phil S — 16 Jul 2009

Spoilers?

I actually enjoyed this, and I might have a theory why here. Scott failed to establish his prominence as a feminist movie-maker with his Ripley character 12 years prior, or Rachael as a free-willed independent soon thereafter. Ripley was demeaned in her last scene, skimpily clad and objectified, and some even postulate she won the affection of Alien with her body. Rachael wasn't even a woman, but regardless was manipulated by Deckard. Blah, blah, so he makes this. A movie about two "besties" with radically different personalities and lifestyles. The penultimate chick flick. Actually a movie about a liberation and sexuality and escapism. Really? On the surface, yes, but ah-HA! Actually an anti-feminist moral story about one woman who can't contain her emotions, impulses, or short-tempered boyfriend, and another "luckless" one without rationale or self-reliance who essentially kills the only person that matters to her as well as herself. Certainly might just be about liberation and expressing your sexuality without bound, or breaking free of society's expectations and your unfaithful husband, but this is my interpretation. Also, Keitel's in the background pulling strings so "these girls" don't get hurt. Kind of obvious, methinks.

That all aside, mildly well acted with some very pretty shots, couple of funny moments, and a 12-year-old Brad Pitt tries to eat him some Geena Davis. Vulgar? You decide.