![]() ![]() Arnie’s disability combined with kindness are beautifully expressed through his constant desire to climb the town’s water tower until he goes as high as he can possibly get. Gilbert takes care of Arnie on behalf of his overweight mother, who suffers from severe depression, having been previously abandoned by her husband. Playing Arnie, the autistic brother of the protagonist, Leonardo DiCaprio’s acting is marvellous he got his first (widely discussed) Oscar nomination for this particular film. Surrounded by people he loves and cares about, Gilbert Grape is part of this small town holiday, whilst at the same time he isn’t. Endora is a place where most people know each other and the opening of a fast food chain restaurant seems to be a big event. The film goes on to show us that the little things are actually the big things, and that a small town can carry lots of stories in its heart. He introduces the small town of Endora and states that there’s nothing much that could ever happen in a town like this. This is, of course, not the case, and soon enough the viewer is presented in a subtle and patient way with “what’s eating Gilbert Grape”. Simple words and simple sentences, this voiceover almost has you believe that Gilbert’s life is actually a pretty straightforward and easy one. The character of Gilbert Grape starts and ends the film with a framing voiceover in which he talks about his life. A film about travelling a long distance, without actually going anywhere, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape shows multiple ways of living and all the ways in which not living life to the fullest will get you nowhere. ![]() Gilbert decides to help Orlando when he suddenly sees himself short of a bed for the night.This is the first in a series of reviews of classic films by Mina KirkovaĬentred on the life and family of Gilbert Grape (Johnny Depp), this is a film about the important things in life and how people tackle the difficulties that life presents them with. Graphic depictions of violence - Freeform.Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death, No Archive Warnings Apply.Language: English Words: 3,171 Chapters: 1/1 Comments: 2 Kudos: 19 Bookmarks: 1 Hits: 802ĭaomo7 Fandoms: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), Benny & Joon (1993), Once Upon a Time in Mexico, The Ninth Gate (1999), Secret Window (2004), Alice in Wonderland:Through the Looking Glass, 21 Jump Street (TV), Cry-Baby (1990) Joseph's Shelter - Johnny Depp Mpreg Collection ![]() Joseph's Shelter for Men - the shelter residents (all various Johnny Depp characters) deal with the stress of isolation during the covid-19 pandemic. Creator Chose Not To Use Archive WarningsĪU of St.IchabodCranesLeftFoot (AlabamaAragorn), shiawasena_neko Fandoms: Sleepy Hollow (1999), Pirates of the Caribbean (Movies), Edward Scissorhands (1990), What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), Benny & Joon (1993), Sweeney Todd (2007), Alice in Wonderland (Movies - Burton), Secret Window (2004) ![]() Language: English Words: 93,615 Chapters: 41/52 Comments: 37 Kudos: 54 Bookmarks: 8 Hits: 2430 The stories of several Johnny Depp characters living together in a shelter for pregnant men. IchabodCranesLeftFoot (AlabamaAragorn), shiawasena_neko Fandoms: Pirates of the Caribbean (Movies), Sleepy Hollow (1999), Alice in Wonderland (Movies - Burton), What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), Edward Scissorhands (1990), Benny & Joon (1993), Sweeney Todd (2007), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) ![]()
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