“You’re
my knight in shimmering armor. Did you know that?”
“I
think you mean shining.”
“No
shimmering. You shimmer and you glow.”
It isn’t
everyday that a movie truly touches your heart; and 1993’s ‘What’s Eating
Gilbert Grape’ does exactly that. This American drama starring Leonardo
DiCaprio and Johnny Depp, written by Peter Hedges and directed by Lasse
Halstrom received 6 wins and 1 nomination that year. Wrapped up with subtle
jokes and warm cinematography it was an intimate look between the relationship
between a boy and his family, of him reaching his breaking point and wanting
more out of life, and also about him discovering true love.
Set in
a small town of Endora, it’s easy to live a simple life and keep out of
trouble; I feel that this film was special because despite it lacking any fancy
footwork, the story stood solid on it’s own and the actors brought it home by
truly connecting with their characters. Johnny Depp who played Gilbert Grape showed
immense gentleness and Leonardo DiCaprio who played Arnie with a mental
condition gave marvelous execution. I also enjoyed watching Juliette Lewis who
played the free-spirit and love interest Becky and Darlene Cates who played the
loving but helpless obese mother Bonnie.
In
addition to the lovely soundtrack, this film easily had its audience hanging on
to see what happened next; and for me brought tremendous joy and sadness. It isn’t
everyday you see a story of people ‘really’ doing things that matter and have
their priorities in order. It isn’t everyday that you find romantic moments
that are true, stops time and make you feel something magical inside either! J
Life
can be awkward and unfair but we must learn to adapt and do the best with what
we have. Change comes but you must prepare yourself for it; you’re never given
more than you can handle, so breathe and let things be. Keep doing the right
thing; you’ll be blessed for it! J
“Tell
me what you want as fast as it comes to you!”
“But
what do YOU want?”
“I
wanna’ be a good person.”
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