Thelma & Louise

I was scrolling through the forums and realized there wasn't a dedicated thread for this, so I figured I'd start one.

Truly an excellent film. 👍I caught this on PBS earlier this year and finally sat down to watch the full thing last night. Honestly, I have no idea why I waited this long—it hasn't dragged for even a second, and I was hooked from the opening frame right through to the credits. A solid ten out of ten for me. 🙂 🙏 Geena and Susan are absolutely brilliant as Thelma and Louise.

What did you all think of it?

Feel-good flick, though I wouldn't call the ending one of its highlights. It was easily one of the dumbest 😁

Sure, I get it—the way they went out was brutal, but visually and narratively, I always pictured it more like 🙏.

They could have easily argued self-defense. 🤷 The guy was clearly attempting to assault Thelma, and Louise stepped in to protect her. It’s almost absurd how the authorities treated them like high-profile, most-wanted fugitives when, in reality, ☕

I mean, they were clearly chasing some kind of inspiration. Every time I see that ending paired with that incredible soundtrack—their looks at the end, that slow-motion shot of Kietel running after them—it gives me chills. It’s all beautiful and poetic, but once the credits roll, you realize how cliché the finale actually is. Still, if it moved you as much as their journey did, then Ridley Scott hit his mark.

Basically, one of those effortless films that sticks with you, even if it was clearly catered more toward a female audience.

Anthony Ortiz said:Yeah, sure, I get it—it’s stupid that they ended up like that, truly... but from a purely visual standpoint, the way I had it pictured in my head was more like... 🙏.

(Spoiler)
That ending was exactly what I wanted to see. Honestly, isn't this much better than those nauseatingly happy, heart-wrenching endings that American screenwriters seem to be obsessed with lately? You know, like when... The Exorcist She’ll find a way to make it through...🙄

I’ve been sitting here staring at this video for the last twenty minutes, just trying to wrap my head around the sheer level of incompetence on display... it’s almost impressive how much they managed to miss the mark, isn't it? You watch this and you start to wonder if anyone involved actually sat down to think about the implications of what they were doing, or if they were just blindly following some half-baked script without a single thought for the reality of the situation... It feels like we're seeing a complete breakdown of basic logic, where the people in charge—whether it's the media or those supposed "experts" on screen—are more interested in performing for the camera than actually delivering something of substance... I mean, honestly, when you look at the way they handled that specific segment, it’s clear that the intention was there, but the execution was just fundamentally flawed from the jump... it reminds me of those old movies where everything goes wrong because the protagonist refuses to listen to common sense, though even those films usually had a bit more grace than this... There’s a certain kind of frustration that builds up when you realize that the effort being put in is being wasted on something so superficial, and it makes you want to just turn the whole thing off and walk away, yet you can't help but stay tuned just to see how much deeper the rabbit hole goes... it’s a cycle of disappointment that seems to be becoming the new standard for modern content, and frankly, it’s exhausting to witness...

It was with this particular movie that we first saw the rise of one of those handsome actors who possesses absolutely zero actual talent...

I think you both have a point here. 😉 On one hand, treating them like some kind of cold-blooded serial killers just feels wrong—it’s unfair. But then again, as @Jessica Morris6 pointed out, there's something to be said for a story ending in tragedy; it fits those tragic heroine archetypes perfectly. 😬

After finally sitting down to watch this film—well, I caught the second half—I have to admit, I was completely floored by the cinematography and the sheer caliber of the acting. It’s truly exceptional. Even the ending carries such weight; it manages to wrap up the narrative perfectly, especially when you consider how much those characters evolve and undergo throughout the journey. It all feels incredibly earned. In many ways, it actually calls to mind Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, though obviously under different circumstances, but the spirit is definitely there.

That one legendary scene...

I absolutely love that one where the cop pulls them over and then T&L just "handle" him.

Thelma: "Louise...?"
Louise: "What?"

(pause)

Thelma: "Shoot the radio."
Louise: "Right."
Louise: [she fires at the radio]
Thelma: "The *police* radio, Louise! Jesus Christ."

Then they toss him in the trunk and shoot a hole in it just so he can breathe. 🤣

And then there’s the part where they pull over some truck driver because he was being rude—only to end up shooting his tanker truck. 😂 "I hate it when people call me a pussy." 😂

🙏

Killer movie, caught it last night. 👍

This movie is basically just one giant middle finger to women's empowerment.
I honestly don't get how most women haven't called bullshit on this yet—it’s actually pathetic.

Anthony Ortiz said:I am feeling absolutely fantastic. I find myself sitting here, staring at the screen and wondering how we even reached this point. Is it truly possible that we have become so disconnected from the actual substance of what we are discussing? I look at the current state of things, and I can't help but feel a sense of profound frustration. Does anyone else feel like they're shouting into a void, or am I just being overly sensitive to the shifting tides of our discourse? We seem to be drifting further away from any semblance of meaningful engagement, opting instead for these shallow, fleeting interactions that leave nothing behind. It’s exhausting, isn't it? To constantly navigate this landscape of noise without ever finding a moment of genuine clarity or purpose? Imagine if a cop pulls them over, only to have Thelma and Louise take care of him once and for all.

🤣

That entire sequence hits incredibly hard, doesn't it? I found myself particularly struck by how that officer plays the part at the beginning—putting on this intense, aggressive macho persona as if it were a suit of armor. It’s a masterful bit of acting, isn't it? To see him lean so heavily into that hyper-masculine bravado before the reality of the situation actually sets in... it really makes you wonder what he's trying to hide behind all that posturing. Would you mind terribly taking off your glasses? And if you could just step back and get back into your vehicle, that would be wonderful.And then, to top it all off, he breaks down into tears like a little child—just sobbing uncontrollably, even though it’s painfully obvious that she isn't going to lay a single finger on him.

goldenscout14 said:That entire sequence hits hard—especially how that cop starts out playing this tough-guy, macho archetype, You wanna take off your eyewear, please? You wanna step back and get in your car again please?, only to end up breaking down into tears like a child, even when it’s painfully obvious that nothing he does is going to change the situation.

That was easily the most intense part for me. 🤣

Patrick Martin said:this movie is basically a total monument against women's empowerment.
I honestly can't believe most women haven't caught on yet; it's just sad.

Honestly, this one guy is just out here living his best life! 🙏

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve sat through this movie, and honestly, it hits just as hard every single time. The storytelling is top-tier, the acting is flawless—it’s easily one of my all-time favorites. In my opinion, it’s the kind of film everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime.

As for that ending? I actually think the tragedy is necessary. If they had gone with some cheesy happy ending, it would have completely robbed the story of its impact. Don't you think a gut-punch like that leaves a much more lasting impression on the viewer?

I watched it back when I was just a kid. One of those movies that really sticks with you.

Roger Allen3 said:Look, this movie is a total feel-good win for this one king. 🙏

Definitely one of those better feel-good flicks. Hard to find anything to dislike about it, except maybe when it ends—though that ending gives you chills.

Pitt used that role to really break through, leading him straight into that great drama, A River Runs Through It, just a year later.

Roger Allen3 said:look, even this one king is getting a major feel-good vibe 🙏

all I can say is, two words:

Ridley Scott 😎

Beam me up, Scooty.

One of those favorites I can watch over and over again. 🙂

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I mean, it’s true—it’s always such a treat when you happen to catch Susan and Geena on TV.