Johnny Depp did his usual amazing work, but it is the performance by Leo that makes this film a must see. I just saw it again tonight, and was blown away again. Acting schools must have copies of this in their files!! Will always be a Leo fan for this one film alone. FAQ 4.
Why did Gilbert abuse Arnie? When and where does it take place? Is this movie based on a novel? Details Edit. Release date March 4, United States. United States. Denton, Texas, USA. Paramount Pictures. Box office Edit. Technical specs Edit. Runtime 1 hour 58 minutes.
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The Rise of Will Smith. Watch the video. Recently viewed Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more. Jokes and cruel remarks whispered or mentioned offhand by people in the town at the expense of the Grape family's morbidly obese mother and developmentally-disabled son. The developmentally-disabled son laughs maniacally at the mention of their father, then repeats over and over again "He's dead! The theme of the homogenization of America is explored through minor subplots: a large supermarket chain that has opened outside of the small Iowa town in which this movie is set is hurting the business of the long-time mom-and-pop store, a fictionalized fast-food chain restaurant opens in the town to great fanfare.
Parents need to know that What's Eating Gilbert Grape? The mother, who has been morbidly obese since the suicide of her husband, is presented as a fully-developed character, but is also the victim of taunting from both children and adults. The teenage son Arnie Leonardo DiCaprio is developmentally disabled, which causes him to repeat words and phrases overheard while being incapable of understanding how these words might be hurtful to others, such as repeating "Dad's dead!
Gilbert is in the midst of an affair with an older married woman -- at one point she tries to initiate oral sex on him while he's on the phone with her husband. This husband, overwhelmed and stressed-out, loses his temper on his kids, forcing them into their kiddie pool before he dies of a heart attack not shown.
Death and dying is discussed. Add your rating See all 8 parent reviews. Add your rating See all 34 kid reviews. Gilbert Johnny Depp lives in a small town in Iowa with his family, including his housebound mother Darlene Cate s and his mentally challenged brother, Arnie Leonardo DiCaprio. Gilbert is the only one with a job and has the additional worry of caring for Arnie, who loves to climb the town water tower. When the well-traveled Becky Juliette Lewis arrives in town for a short stay, Gilbert starts to dream about leaving his town and his worries, which include an ill-advised affair with a married woman.
Throughout the film, Gilbert is torn between his own wishes and his loyalty to his family. What's Eating Gilbert Grape is sometimes hard to watch, but well worth it. There are some difficult scenes dealing with hard-hearted outsiders teasing the Grape family, and some scary ones when Gilbert loses his temper with Arnie. But there are also moments of beauty and compassion, and an offbeat sense of humor throughout. A wonderful cast brings the characters to life.
Watching this movie will remind viewers of Depp's talent and DiCaprio's range. The film is also a visual treat, with lush sweeps of Iowa farm country serving as a backdrop for the drama. Families can talk about how Gilbert becomes the breadwinner and caretaker for the family after his father's death. How much sacrifice does family demand? How can individuals meet their own needs when they need to take care of their families? For far too long in movies and TV, overweight people were presented as little more than fat-shaming punchlines.
How is this move different in its portrayal of a morbidly-obese woman? How does the movie attempt to connect her obesity to depression? Does this movie seem like a realistic depiction of small-town life in a rural Midwestern state? Why or why not? Gilbert's family faces a lot of negative attention from the town, and he struggles to remain loyal. What qualities are worth loving? Is there love in the Grape family? Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.
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After DiCaprio had landed the role of Arnie but before filming began, he spent some time with a group of mentally-challenged boys near Austin. Just as he had done with the pre-audition tape, he proved to be a brilliant mimic, incorporating some of their tics and mannerisms — the glazed eyes, the finger flicking, the nose wipe — into a completely unique creation. It was so amazing to me.
Then I realized, looking around on set, that everyone was sort of in that same place of wonder at his ability. He did it three times, and each time, he mesmerized the crew. It was just kind of a magic spell she could cast.
And she got what being an actor was about right away, though I think for Darlene the film was completely different than for the rest of us, because it was the story of her life. Cates may have been initially discovered because of her size, but she turned out to be a natural actress. When Arnie is jailed for climbing the watertower, Momma herself gets up and leaves the house to fetch him from the courthouse.
The scene had to evoke intense feelings and memories for Cates, as Momma pushed her shame aside to protect her family. In the novel, after Momma dies in her bed, the Grapes burn down their house with her in it rather than endure the circus that would erupt when a crane would be summoned to remove her body. They have no choice. Not far from the Lutz house was a similar-looking house that had been blown off its foundation by a twister and abandoned in an open field.
It was really dramatic, just physically to get through. It was a really powerful day. Really emotional. But it was so beautiful to look at. The film wrapped and everyone went their separate ways. Depp reunited with Tim Burton for Ed Wood. Hedges went back to writing novels and screenplays; his world-class film apprenticeship on Gilbert Grape would ultimately point him towards directing his own films, including Pieces of April and Dan in Real Life.
Two months later, Gilbert Grape was playing in only seven theaters and on the verge of disappearing altogether. But on Feb. Two weeks before the Oscars, Paramount finally expanded Gilbert Grape to theaters, where it placed 13th for the weekend.
So we were all very frustrated because we thought like there was an audience for the movie and that maybe they were missing it. People will want more.
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