jimmytavino 16 #1 January 22, 2011 .... Grape... not for the first time. not for the last time. I had finished the Sat Morning paper and was on cup of coffee # 3 !!! wasn't interested in the sports scores, the various news shows, were just more of the same old same old. Long ago gave up Sat. Morning cartoons!!! and then came upon this fine movie...about half way through... Sooo many subtle and sweet scenes... "oooo, i lovvaaa that Johnny Depp.. he make-a me cry."... One of Leo Ds' earlier works... though i think,, NOT his first film... Excellent choice of setting,, Endora, casting, and of structure, for the familys' House.. His sisters were mostly kind, and sooo considerate of their Mom... the connection between the 4 kids, was real, and covered many topics that kids go through, when growing Up. anyway.. just a fine film.. Have others here, seen it?? what were your thoughts??? sappy? poignant? good? bad? jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #2 January 22, 2011 Love it. It's in my library of movies. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #3 January 22, 2011 Saw it years ago and enjoyed it, but I think I need to revisit it. You certainly payed more attention than I. I think I was waiting for the car chase scene. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #4 January 22, 2011 Quote Saw it years ago and enjoyed it, but I think I need to revisit it. You certainly payed more attention than I. I think I was waiting for the car chase scene. may NOT have been any car chases. or Motorcycles or Airplanes..but there was a stretch Hearse, driven by a wierd sort of funeral director, played by Crispen Glover ( Marty McFlys' father ). and an Airstream Trailer or two, and an old Ford pick-up.. very varied and interesting cast. Leonardo Di Caprio was very good, in it... Some sad parts though,,by no means a Comedy...an early John C Reilly movie,, as well. jt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #5 January 22, 2011 I loved that movie!! I wish i had it to rewatch it today.TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david3 0 #6 January 22, 2011 Quote Quote Saw it years ago and enjoyed it, but I think I need to revisit it. You certainly payed more attention than I. I think I was waiting for the car chase scene. may NOT have been any car chases. or Motorcycles or Airplanes..but there was a stretch Hearse, driven by a wierd sort of funeral director, played by Crispen Glover ( Marty McFlys' father ). and an Airstream Trailer or two, and an old Ford pick-up.. very varied and interesting cast. Leonardo Di Caprio was very good, in it... Some sad parts though,,by no means a Comedy...an early John C Reilly movie,, as well. jt Good movie. Like you said Di Caprio was very good. You knew you would see him again after his performance. I may have to put it in my Netflix queue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonstark 8 #7 January 22, 2011 It was the first time I saw DiCaprio. Not sure how to say this PC but I thought he was "retarded" for real not just acting. Brilliant. jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #8 January 22, 2011 yes jonstark..... that was pointed out, in many reviews that i read about the film,, waaay back when... his mannerisms, timing, cadence and delivery ,, were all perfect..." I could GO,!! At ANY time" !!! was a favorite line ..... "match in the gas Tank..... boom BOOM !!!" jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 53 #9 January 23, 2011 I've seen it twice. Loved it. DiCaprio was brilliant. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #10 January 23, 2011 It's an all-time favorite-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #11 January 23, 2011 Quote I've seen it twice. Loved it. DiCaprio was brilliant. My wife and I were turned off on Leo Di when he got in all the tabloids and the Titanic made him a mega-star. But then I see him in one movie after another where he nails the part. I gotta give him his due. He's a helluva actor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrmrangers 0 #12 January 23, 2011 a friend of mine is a club promoter hear in nyc and said he was cheap as shit!!!! even after he had a few big hit movies he would always be trying to get the clubs to pick up his tab for just being there, and didnt tip the staff half the time. as far as whats eating gilbert grape , you cant knock him great preformance in an incredible movieWait , I pull what first? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #13 January 24, 2011 Quote a friend of mine is a club promoter hear in nyc and said he was cheap as shit!!!! even after he had a few big hit movies he would always be trying to get the clubs to pick up his tab for just being there, and didnt tip the staff half the time. Even if the club was picking up my tab (which would be okay in my book) I'd tip the hard working wait staff very well for everything I should have been charged. I think Leo has forgotten what it's like to work for a living. I haven't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
booyah 0 #14 January 24, 2011 dicaprios acting in whats eating gilbert grape and his ability to carry the accent he did throughout blood diamond makes him one of the best actors of all time. basketball diaries supports this theory... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
