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Created Oct 18, 2008 12:05AM PST • Edited Oct 18, 2008 12:05AM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Really Great 4.5

   Beginning right from the opening scene, I knew I had a winner with Gary Sinise’s “Of Mice and Men”. I read all the reviews previously which said that this was a great adaptation of the Steinbeck’s classic tale of the depression era – so I didn’t feel guilty about watching the movie before reading the book (ooops — was I supposed to admit that? :) Malkovich was over-acting a little, but clearly was a natural fit as the simple-minded Lenny, and Sinese is great as Lenny’s protector George. This movie was straight-up story telling – a refreshing change from too many over-the-top films. It represented all the complex aspects of the human condition beautifully — with many powerful and emotional scenes – including a conclusion that will both blow you away and cause you to calmly understand. I recommend this film highly!

4. Acting

   Really Great 4.5

5. Male Stars Really Great 4.5

6. Female Stars Really Great 4.5

7. Female Costars Really Great 4.5

8. Male Costars Really Great 4.5

10. Film

    Great 4.0

11. Direction Great 4.0

12. Play Great 4.0

13. Music Great 4.0

14. Visuals Great 4.0
15. Content

16. Edge

    Risqué 1.8

17. Sex Titillating 1.8

18. Violence Fierce 1.8

19. Rudeness Salty 1.8

21. Reality

    Glib 1.4

22. Circumstantial Glib 1.4

23. Biological Glib 1.4

24. Physical Glib 1.4