WHATS EATING GILBERT GRAPE

This is a childhood film of mine which I had ent seen for years before I watched it today, on a rainy day in Devon, which reminded me of what a great film it is. 

It has a star -studded cast of Johnny Depp, Leonardo Dicaprio, and Juliette Lewis all in their much younger years!

This film was released on 6th March 1994. It is a beautifully shot film, set in Endora. It is centred around the Grape family with Johnny Depp playing Gilbert and Leonardo Dicaprio playing his autistic younger brother Arnie. The family also features their two sisters Ellen and Amy and their morbidly obese widowed mother Bonnie Grape.  Gilbert is Arnies Guardian Angel trying to care for his every move. Gilbert is finally given a glimpse of freedom when Becky arrives in town.....

It is an emotional and gripping story described by THE INDEPENDANT as ' A feel - good movie that you could cut your fingers on, if you didn't handle with care."

It is Directed by Lass Hallstrom who has also directed The Cider House Rules, Chocalat, My Life As a Dog. 

Personally I feel that this is one of Leonardo Dicaprio's best performances, despite his young age he plays 'Arnie' amazingly. 

If you have ent seen this film yet it is a must see, and it's only a couple of quid to get on DVD, a couple of quid well spent!