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Rating:  - Gut-wrenching movie
When I first read the story, way back when (it was required reading in some old Literature class), it was a great story.
The movie remains great. Not a good movie for those who need a happy ending, this movie delivers an emotional kick to the gut, although it takes its time getting there.
Rating: - The Best Adaptation of Steinbeck's Classic
Horton Foote's 1992 adaptation of Steinbeck's classic depression-era tale shines brightly with the simply impeccable performances of its leading men, Gary Sinise and John Malkovich.
The story is the classic tale of two hoboes from the Dust Bowl who come to make a new life as ranch hands in California during the 1930s. Gary Sinise plays George, the hardworking and caring custodian of his retarded but herculean cousin Lennie (John Malkovich.) As they come closer to reaching their independence, their dreams are shattered by the seductive advances by a woman (Sherilyn Fenn) whose husband is one the farm's owners (Casey Siemaszko.) Trouble ensues and George must bear the weight of his cousin's failings once again.
A very touching story brought to life by the amazing talents of Sinise and Malkovich. This is truly the best adaptation of Steinbeck's story that I've seen to date.
Rating: - Highly Recommended!!
This Steinbeck classic comes to life with the brilliant acting of Gary Sinise and John Malkovich. This is one time when I can truly say the movie was almost as good as the book!
Malkovich plays main character Lenny to a "T."
All high school English students should see and evaluate this one. It is powerful human drama.
Rating: - John Malkovich and Gary Sinise Play Roles to Perfection
If you have read the book but haven't seen the movie, you are making a (as Donald Trump would say) "HUGE" mistake. Acting was created so Gary Sinise and John Malkovich could play these roles! And I really mean that.
I have read John Steinbeck's novel a few times. I am seriously bothered by the constant "using the Lord's name in vain" in all of Steinbeck's novel, but that doesn't discount the fact that he is a great writer - one of the best of all time. When I finally got to watch the movie, I was blown away by what a great job Malkovich and Sinise did playing their characters. But I was even more blown away by the rest of the actors ability to step up to the plate too. Every character was just as I pictured them in my head.
There are a few scenes that are not exactly as they were in the book: Curley's wife confronts George while he is alone in the barn...that's not in the book. Candy walks in on Lennie and Crook in Crook's room which is not in the movie. But these little changes matter not...the soul of each character is captured perfectly by this amazing movie!
Lennie and George are partners in their walk through life, and they couldn't be more opposite: Lennie (Malkovich) is a child in a big man's body, and George (Sinise) is the quick thinking (though never quite quick enough) sidekick determined to watch after his friend. The two actors are amazing on screen; I could almost swear they were having a contest to see who could actually (really) change in to their character. I think it was a tie!
I wish I could give it six stars - not an option though.
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Rating:  - Film-like transfer for the Special Edition
Fans of this movie version of John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men" will be happy to find that its Special Edition transfer is quite good, on par with major DVD releases of the most recent films. The picture quality is first-rate: color and contrast are superb, edge halos are rarely visible, and the picture depth gives the video a very film-like appearance. The golden-hued depictions of Central California are really brought to life. The excellent transfer will be greatly appreciated on larger screens. The audio itself is nothing special, owing to its lower budget origins, but it is clear.
The Special Edition was made as a "flipper" disc (presumably DVD-14, which is rarely used these days): one side has the movie, and other side is devoted to special features.
"Of Mice and Men" was mostly overlooked when it was released in 1992, but Gary Sinise made a very capable adaptation (from Horton Foote's screenplay). The highlight is an excellent performance by John Malkovich -- playing against type -- as Lennie. The movie is very straightforward, which allows for Steinbeck's grounded observations on humanity to come to life.
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