Review of Thelma & Louise (1991) by Martin S — 05 Apr 2009

'Thelma & Louise', best known, perhaps, for its much parodied ending, succeeds in injecting a spark into the 'road movie'/'couple on the run' genres. This is due, in no small part, to its two lead performances; Susan Saradon, who plays the weary waitress Louise, and Geena Davis, the naive, subdued housewife Thelma, which allow the audience to really empathise with the characters.

Scott, often criticised for failing to create emotional connection with characters, has no such difficulty here; capturing a savage and beautiful America (with help from one of Han Zimmers best scores), while telling a heartfelt, tragic, and often feelgood, story.

However 'Thelma & Louise' should not just be recognised for its impeccable cinematography, scoring and acting, but also for the biting social commentary (tackling sex, gender and social adversity) it delivers.