Thelma & Louise | 1991

Rating: ★★★☆☆ Watched @ home

Creator/Director • Ridley Scott

Lead cast

• Susan Sarandon — Louise, an Arkansas waitress

• Geena Davis — Thelma, a housewife

• Harvey Keitel — Hal, the sympathetic detective on their trail

• Michael Madsen — Jimmy, Louise's boyfriend

• Christopher McDonald — Darryl, Thelma's controlling husband

• Brad Pitt — J.D., a charming young drifter

Based on

An original screenplay, not adapted from a pre-existing book or story. It was written by Callie Khouri, then a music video producer. The idea originated in 1988 and drew inspiration from Khouri's own experiences and her friendship with country music singer Pam Tillis.

AI Summary

Meek housewife Thelma joins her friend Louise, an independent waitress, on a short fishing trip. Their trip becomes a flight from the law when Louise shoots and kills a man who tries to rape Thelma at a bar. They decide to flee to Mexico, picking up the charming thief J.D. along the way, as the law closes in behind them.

My feelings, thoughts, and opinions

I have tried watching this movie a few times before, and I never really got through it. The reason I keep coming back to is because of all the mentions in other shows or movies.

It was worth watching, once. It's really funny and also, in my opinion, a good take on what you do when you are in survival mode.