Two women, a turquoise Thunderbird, the ride of a lifetime. With this pop-culture landmark, screenwriter Callie Khouri and action auteur Ridley Scott rewrote the rules of the road movie, telling the story of two best friends who find themselves transformed into accidental fugitives during a weekend getaway gone wrong—leading them on a high-speed southwestern odyssey as they elude police and discover freedom on their own terms. Propelled by irresistible performances from Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis (plus Brad Pitt in a sexy, star-making turn)—and nominated for six Academy Awards, winning one for Khouri—the exhilaratingly cathartic Thelma & Louise stands as cinema’s ultimate ode to ride-or-die female friendship.
Ridley Scott’s dust-caked rush of female empowerment is an absolute thrill, thanks to engrossing performances from Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis, and a sparkling debut script from Callie Khouri.
Times
Thelma & Louise, in its brilliant reshaping of the road movie, is dazzling in its dexterity. Astutely conceived, visually stunning and beautifully acted.
The Age
| Genre |
AdventureDramaRoad Trip
|
| Runtime | 129 minutes |
| Rated | 14A |
| Directed By | Ridley Scott |
| Starring | Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon, Brad Pitt |
| Language | English |
| Country |
USA
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