Grand Canyon (1991)

User Rating:

6.7/10   

Director:

Lawrence Kasdan

Writers (WGA):

Lawrence Kasdan (written by) &
Meg Kasdan (written by)

Release Date:

10 January 1992 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama

Tagline:

From the director of "The Big Chill." A story of friendship and other natural wonders.

Plot:

Grand Canyon revolved around six residents from different backgrounds whose lives intertwine in modern-day Los Angeles...

Plot Keywords:

Friendship | Grand Canyon | Mugging | Extramarital Affair | Male Bonding

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations

Cast

Danny Glover	...	Simon
Kevin Kline	...	Mack
Steve Martin	...	Davis
Mary McDonnell	...	Claire
Mary-Louise Parker	...	Dee
Alfre Woodard	...	Jane
Jeremy Sisto	...	Roberto
Tina Lifford	...	Deborah
Patrick Malone	...	Otis
Randle Mell	...	The Alley Baron
Sarah Trigger	...	Vanessa
Destinee DeWalt	...	Kelley
Candace Mead	...	Claire's Baby
Lauren Mead	...	Claire's Baby (as Loren Mead)
Shaun Baker	...	Rocstar

Runtime:

134 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:L | South Korea:15 | Canada:PG (Canadian Home Video rating) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12 | Germany:12 | Netherlands:AL | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R (No. 31390) | Portugal:M/12

Filming Locations:

Arizona, USA

Company:

Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation

Trivia:

One of the phrases that is uttered by the alley urchin is "Beaufort, South Carolina," which was the setting for The Big Chill (1983), also directed by Lawrence Kasdan.

Goofs:

Continuity: State of Mac's bandage during the earthquake.

Quotes:

Davis: We're talking about a religious experience here. I might say "doth" or "thou" or a lot of things.

Movie Connections:

Featured in "The Directors: The Films of Lawrence Kasdan" (????)

Soundtrack:

She's Leaving Home

certainly one of the 90's best movies

One measurement for the greatness of a movie is, 'if it came on t.v. right now, would you want to sit there and watch it again?' My answer for the Grand Canyon is as powerful a "yes" as it would be for nearly any movie I have ever seen. There are just so many powerful moments, such an intelligent and moving story, such incredible performances.

It perfectly captures the confusion and violence that were so rampant in the early nineties. But it also dramatically affirms the capacity of individuals to love, think and care. In a slight way, the movie was of its time. It partly portrays society as a balloon about to burst. Because the country was in a recession, and so void of leadership, this was true of that time. But the movie is also timeless. I think it could honestly stand up against any movie that has ever been made, and it is the most overlooked film of all time.