Gilbert grape (Johnny Depp) is a young man trapped in an eccentric family in a small town.
He works hard to care for a developmentally disabled teenage brother, Arnie (played brilliantly by Leonardo DiCaprio), an incredibly overweight mother, and to maintain a house falling down around their ears.
He is also battling to sustain a relationship with an older married woman.
Can the nice new girl in town (Juliette Lewis) rescue Gilbert, now at his wits end with Annie's stubborn antics? Through it all. the centre of Gilberts life remains his selfless, fatherly bond with his younger brother.
Brilliantly directed by Lasse Hallstrom (Chocolat, My Life As A Dog), this quirky, whimsical and touching drama stars heartthrobs Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio in one of their best loved roles, with DiCaprio receiving a best actor Oscar nomination (five years before Titanic) for a film that made him a star.
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'What's Eating Gilbert Grape' illustrates the struggles those may have trapped in a small town such as Endorra. As the film progresses, we see what problems are inflicted on Gilbert— many of which involve his younger brother, who is disabled. The introduction of Becky appears to have given Gilbert hope and a new lease on life. A charming story of perseverance, love, family and most importantly: freedom.
I thought this movie was pretty good. Gilbert has a lot to juggle in his life and he struggles to keep it all together. A little sad to see him deal with what life has dealt him. All the small town gossip and sniggering behind their backs doesnt help the already disfunctional family. Leonardo DiCaprio is amazing in this film! I think it would be very hard to play his sort of character and he does it beautifully.
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