Review:
Rain Man (1988)
overall review score: 4.5
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Rain Man is a 1988 American comedy-drama film that tells the story of an abrasive and selfish young wheeler-dealer, Charlie Babbitt, who discovers that his estranged father has died and left all of his $3 million estate to his older brother, Raymond, an autistic savant, of whose existence Charlie was unaware.
Key Features
- Drama
- Comedy
- Autism awareness
Pros
- Powerful performances by Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise
- Raises awareness about autism and challenges stereotypes
Cons
- Some may find the pacing slow
- Depiction of autism may not be entirely accurate