No offense, but anyone who can possibly find anything bad to say about "Rain Man" either doesn't understand the movie, doesn't appreciate excellent acting or directing or screenplay writing, or simply needs to get a life. By the way, I am under 14, and I loved the story of Raymond and Charlie Babbitt.
Like practically everyone else said, Dustin Hoffman soars. So does Tom Cruise--this was actually the first Cruise film I ever saw and didn't even like him at first because his character was so selfish and dependent. Now back to Hoffman. There wasn't a single moment where I didn't believe that he was autistic. I was on Raymond's side most of the time, but sometimes he got REALLY frustrating.
One of the funniest things in this movie was that Raymond and Charlie were one of the most mismatched duos in screenwriting history. If everything wasn't exactly the way Charlie wanted it, he'd throw a fit. (Actually, that's one thing he and Raymond had in common!) He was the exact opposite of understanding. When Raymond started to gripe that something wasn't working out, IT DROVE CHARLIE NUTS! One of the ways they show this is when Charlie yells "SON OF A B***H!" out in the middle of nowhere.
I also like the part when Susanna tells Raymond that just because the hooker didn't want to meet him didn't mean that there weren't any other women who would like him, and then she kisses him. Most men would go wild if that happened--Susanna was so attractive and smart--but Raymond hardly understood what was going on ("So how was that?" "Wet.").
Another thing I appreciated about this film was that it didn't have a Hollywood ending; it was believable. But when it did end, I was sad because I wanted more! I suppose if you're the sensitive type, unlike me (or maybe I'm just too young), you should have a box of Kleenex handy, but at other times, the only crying you'll do is from laughing too much. Overall, "Rain Man" was a very touching and funny film, and I'd recommend it to anyone who appreciates a very good movie.
Like practically everyone else said, Dustin Hoffman soars. So does Tom Cruise--this was actually the first Cruise film I ever saw and didn't even like him at first because his character was so selfish and dependent. Now back to Hoffman. There wasn't a single moment where I didn't believe that he was autistic. I was on Raymond's side most of the time, but sometimes he got REALLY frustrating.
One of the funniest things in this movie was that Raymond and Charlie were one of the most mismatched duos in screenwriting history. If everything wasn't exactly the way Charlie wanted it, he'd throw a fit. (Actually, that's one thing he and Raymond had in common!) He was the exact opposite of understanding. When Raymond started to gripe that something wasn't working out, IT DROVE CHARLIE NUTS! One of the ways they show this is when Charlie yells "SON OF A B***H!" out in the middle of nowhere.
I also like the part when Susanna tells Raymond that just because the hooker didn't want to meet him didn't mean that there weren't any other women who would like him, and then she kisses him. Most men would go wild if that happened--Susanna was so attractive and smart--but Raymond hardly understood what was going on ("So how was that?" "Wet.").
Another thing I appreciated about this film was that it didn't have a Hollywood ending; it was believable. But when it did end, I was sad because I wanted more! I suppose if you're the sensitive type, unlike me (or maybe I'm just too young), you should have a box of Kleenex handy, but at other times, the only crying you'll do is from laughing too much. Overall, "Rain Man" was a very touching and funny film, and I'd recommend it to anyone who appreciates a very good movie.