The Film
If a fight went down, there are a few ladies of the cinema you'd want to pick for your team. Of course, there's Foxy Brown, Alien's Ripley, Alice from Resident Evil, Kill Bill's The Bride, Lara Croft, The Terminator's Sarah Connor, and pretty much all of the women from Grindhouse. Even without capabilities to kill a man with a thumb, you'd want to add Thelma & Louise to that list.
Ridley Scott, the same guy that brought us Ripley, as well as Blade Runner and Gladiator, stepped slightly outside of his comfort zone to deliver this sad '90s story of female empowerment. Thelma (Geena Davis) and Louise (Susan Sarandon) play two best friends whose weekend getaway goes horribly wrong. From there, things quickly seem to spiral out of control. Still, for all of the girl power in this movie, it certainly features a lot of male actors delivering memorable performances. Of course, the most notable are Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen, Christopher McDonald, and a very young Brad Pitt.
It's hard to believe that Davis and Sarandon were not the first choices to play Thelma or Louise. Both are so perfect, which is probably why they each snagged very well-deserved Oscar nominations. After all, it is the ladies that bring a lot of important issues (and some kick-ass action) to light -- and know how to go out in a blaze of glory all while doing the deed.
The Picture
Never ask a woman's age! Yes, Thelma & Louise are both older now, but you wouldn't know it from this 2.35:1 transfer. There are a few flecks here and there, but overall, the movie looks absolutely wonderful. Each actor's face is especially impressive from the color to the lines to the freckles (the gorgeous Geena Davis!). And yes, even in the midst of a heavy downpour, you can still make out how gorgeous the early '90s Brad Pitt was. The scenery doesn't look too shabby, either -- and not just when Pitt is standing in front of it. The desert, dirt and the blue skies pop in almost every scene. It doesn't just look good for a 20-year-old movie; it looks good for any movie.
The Sound
The DTS-HD Master Audio track presented isn't quite as impressive as the film's image. However, that's just the nature of this beast. It's solid, but frankly, most of the film is dialogue, with occasional, incredibly cheesy '90s music filling out the surrounds. However, some of the action scenes, most notably in the opening bar scene and out in the parking lot, have a few moments that will make you jump.
The Extras
Even though it's the big 20th anniversary, Fox has not included any new extras on this release. If you don't have the last DVD, "Thelma & Louise: The Last Journey" is an interesting peek at the movie. Divided into three parts, this featurette has almost an hour of cast and crew talking about everything from conception to casting to film reaction. Other notables include two commentaries as well as 40 (!) minutes of deleted scenes.
Final Thoughts
Despite the girl power pumping from the screen, Thelma & Louise might be the one chick flick that won't send men screaming from the room. The ending is a little hokey, but overall, is still a pretty intense (and good-looking!) ride.
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