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Grand Canyon

1991

Lawrence Kasdan

Danny Glover, Kevin Kline, Steve Martin, Mary McDonnell ...

6.7

3,217

Drama Grand Canyon revolved around six residents from different backgrounds whose lives intertwine in modern-day Los Angeles. At the center of the film is the unlikely friendship of two men from different races and classes brought together when one finds himself in jeopardy in the other's rough neighborhood.

	Author	Review
United States	Janet Maslin The New York Times	"[It] eventually pulls its punches, taking an unconvincingly beatific look at the problems and dangers that have been so persuasively outlined in what has come before."	NEU
United States	Roger Ebert rogerebert.com	"In a time when our cities are wounded, movies like 'Grand Canyon' can help to heal (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 4)"	POS
United States	Louis Black Austin Chronicle	"There are great scenes (many) and terrific performances, especially Glover and Woodard. But although 'Grand Canyon' is about miracles, it doesn't really have the spirit to believe in them (…) Rating: ★★½ (out of 5)"	NEU
United States	Rita Kempley The Washington Post	"The filmmaker and his team have truly caught society on the verge."	POS
United Kingdom	Joanna Berry Empire	"Although followers of Kasdan's earlier work may be disappointed by what is essentially an amusing fortysomething movie, fans of soap opera will want to go back for more (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"	NEU

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