Review of What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) by Jeff S — 18 Mar 2012

DiCaprio's best movie. I think type casting was involved.

This review of What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) was written by Jeff S on 18 Mar 2012.

What's Eating Gilbert Grape has generally received very positive reviews.

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