# Grand Canyon (1991)

### reviewed by
Brian L. Johnson

                                   GRAND CANYON
                           A film review by Ken Johnson
                            Copyright 1992 Ken Johnson

135 min., R, Drama, 1992 Director: Lawrence Kasdan Cast: Steve Martin, Danny Glover, Kevin Kline, Mary McDonnell, Mary-Louise Parker, Alfre Woodard, Tina Lifford, Marlee Shelton

This film is about several people who have problems in their lives, how they cope with their problems, and how they help out others.

I think that GRAND CANYON is a wonderful film. If you haven't yet had the chance to see it, that you rush out to do so immediately. I was able to see the film on the big screen (at a second run theater) and thought that it was definitely worth it. GRAND CANYON is also available on video cassette, although it won't be quite as spectacular this way, it may be the only way that you will be able to see it. On a scale of zero to five, I give GRAND CANYON a five. GRAND CANYON is rated R for explicit language and female nudity.

The performances in this film are great. Steve Martin gives the best performance that I have seen, and shows that he can do a wonderful job with dramatic material. Danny Glover also gives a spectacular performance. Kevin Kline is great. He deftly handles his material and creates a wonderful character. Alfre Woodard is also very notable in the cast, and does nothing but add to the film. Mary McDonnell and Mary-Louise Parker also seem to give their best.

The director Lawrence Kasdan, who did THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST and BODY HEAT, does a wonderful job. The film comes out looking perfect. The script is expertly written and kept me fully entranced for the full two hours and fifteen minutes. When the film was over, I wished that it had gone on for a longer time. I wanted to know what happened to all people in the film after it was over. The locations used for the film are excellent. They set the film perfectly and added greatly to the finished product.

The score for the film was perfect. The volume wasn't so high that it drowned out words or became annoying and it fit the film. Although I am not much for classical music, I thought that it came out great.

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    Ken Johnson
    blj@mithrandir.cs.unh.edu

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