Gideon (1998)
60KGideon (1998). 1h 42m
“u0026quot;Gideonu0026quot; is a movie that I admire more for the little, added things that are thrown in rather in the story as a whole. Plotwise, it is a rehash of many films, u0026quot;One Flew Over a Cuckoou0026#39;s Nest,u0026quot; u0026quot;Forrest Gump,u0026quot; and u0026quot;Cocoonu0026quot; to name a few, and just about every major twist and turn is easily recognizable. However, it is the little touches and characterizations– the smaller ideas and touches that the film adds– that make it work and make it absolutely delightful viewing. That and an excellent cast of veteran actors (Heston is a sight for sore eyes and Christopher Lambertu0026#39;s portrayal of a simpleton might be out-of-his-element, but very welcome. His performance is as least effective as Kevin Bacon in u0026quot;Digging to China.u0026quot; This is pretty good proof that if he was given a chance to do some real acting with a good script, he could do an excellent job).u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eSaying anything would tell too much. Just rent it and enjoy a nice, refreshing little movie in the spirit of u0026quot;Rain Man.u0026quot;u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003e*** out of ****”
