This review is also from the same year Rainman came out. I really like these reviews because I enjoy hearing the thoughts and ideas of people of the time the movie came out and getting a feel of how the movie was "ground-breaking" as well as the reasons why. Again this article gives an overview and in depth summary but it also shows some good incite to the time period. This article talks about how the relationship between Charlie (a normal man) and Raymond (an autistic man) grows from nothing to something meaningful to both the parties involved. It shows that this relationship was really the first one of it's time or at least the first one that got a lot of attention. The article talks about how the movie takes an old storyline of someone being cut out of an inheritance but it then mixes it with a dynamic, unexpected couple and gives a great view into the life and struggles of a person with autism. It tells that Rainman really does a good job of showing how mentally handicapped people are intelligent and that they really can be loving people and serve many purposes in society and does so in a way that is serious when it needs to be but works in some really good dynamics of sweetness and comedy. The article actually says, "Although we have seen this structure in dozens of other movies, it is different this time..." and goes on to explain why. This is perfect because this is the exact concept I plan to discuss in my essay.
I can use this article to show that although there have been many movies about very similar scenarios this movie stood out and did it in a very different way and was liked more, got more attention and was seen as one of the best of its kind as well as it's time. This will be the main purpose of my paper. I can also use this article to give insight to thoughts and ideas of people from the time the movie was released to show their views as the movie was fresh in their minds.
I can use this article to show that although there have been many movies about very similar scenarios this movie stood out and did it in a very different way and was liked more, got more attention and was seen as one of the best of its kind as well as it's time. This will be the main purpose of my paper. I can also use this article to give insight to thoughts and ideas of people from the time the movie was released to show their views as the movie was fresh in their minds.