What's Eating Gilbert Grape?

I know the answer to the question What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. It’s Arnie Grape! Portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio, Arnie Grape was the one that made people wouldn’t pause this movie in the first place. Young Leonardo DiCaprio (he was 18 back then) showed us that he was a real deal (and he still is). He succeeded big time portraying Arnie, an 18 year old boy with autism. He was enchanting. I even forget that Johnny Depp was the main character in this movie. Arnie really stole the spotlight, everybody just wanted to watch more Arnie’s scene than following the movie storyline. I remember Lesse Hallstrom didn't want to go with Leo in the first place because he was too good looking for a boy with autism. I'm glad he changed his decision! He deserved an Oscar nomination for his Arnie portrayal because he was amazing. Leo is the answer to River Phoenix’s replacement (sorry for comparing).

The story was fine, it was just about the slice of life of Gilbert Grape. We won’t focus on Gilbert, though because he was eaten by Arnie. Johnny Depp’s acting performance not really impressive like usual. Maybe it was because Gilbert’s characteristic was just an ordinary young man who struggled with his tough life. He was fine, though. But I love his chemistry with Arnie. You could really see his soft side when he dealt with Arnie. The chemistry between them was uncomfortable but so lovely, you know? You should just see it to feel that chemistry.

I’m gonna give this movie 4 out of 5!!! It’s all because of Leo’s performance that made me fall in love with him in the first place and kept watching this movie. He’s an impressive actor who deserves an Oscar. Well, let’s cross our fingers for him, okay? :)

And say hello to young Leo DiCaprio & young Johnny Depp!

I really love that photograph!