Johnny Depp as Gilbert Grape
Leonardo Dicaprio as Arnie Grape
Mary Steenburgen as Betty Carver
John C. Reilly as Tucker Van Dyke
Crispin Glover as Bobby McBurney
Gilbert Grape has alot on his hands. Working,providing for his family,and taking care of his mentally challenged brother,Arnie, and his obese mother. Arnie is a lovable,sympathetic character who always means well,but is sometimes not seen that way. When Gilbert meets a woman and falls in love,Gilbert must balance between his family and the woman he cares about,which for him,is not very easy.
This film is an emotional journey through the lives of a very dysfunctional family. There are parts that will make you teary-eyed;such as when Gilbert get's very frusterated with Arnie and hits him,there are also parts that will make you smile and laugh,becuase Arnie is such a lovable character.
Dicaprio's portryal of Arnie Grape was phenominal. He did a wonderful job showing the emotion and the playfulness of Arnie. Depp did a great job in showing the stress and the fun of taking care of a mentally challenged sibling,and the care that needs to go into that. They could not have picked better actors to play each of those characters.
This very enjoyable film was definetly worthy of an academy award in every way shape and form. While it had excellent acting,a great storyline,and very lovable character.
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