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Callous hustler Charlie Babbitt (Tom Cruise) is busy working on his next deal when he receives word that his estranged father has died. After traveling back to Ohio from Los A...Read more
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Out of the mouths of babes .....
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Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise combine in a moving redemption drama that raises a host of questions about the nature of loyalty and love. Opening scenes show Charlie Babbitt (T...Read more
"Terrific 80's Drama!"
Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise star in Barry Levinson's 1988 drama.
A man meets his autistic savant brother and starts to care for him.
Dustin and Tom are great in th...Read more
A man meets his autistic savant brother and starts to care for him.
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Movie synopsis
Callous hustler Charlie Babbitt (Tom Cruise) is busy working on his next deal when he receives word that his estranged father has died. After traveling back to Ohio from Los Angeles for the funeral, Charlie is miffed to find that although he will receive a vintage Buick from his father's estate, he isn't getting a cent of the three-million-dollar fortune. Instead, Charlie finds that the money has been left to the caretakers of his institutionalized autistic brother, Raymond (Dustin Hoffman). Once he gets over the shock of the existence of a brother of whom he seems to have no recollection, Charlie kidnaps Raymond and heads cross-country in the Buick in an attempt to get a cut of the inheritance to pay off some of his failing deals. However, during their adventure, Charlie not only learns how to deal with Raymond's many idiosyncrasies, but he also actually begins to care about his older brother, surprising even himself with his ability to love and his realization that money isn't necessarily the most important thing. Barry Levinson directs Ron Bass's script with impeccable timing and a wonderful sense of humor.
Product Details
- Edition: Special Edition
- Number of Discs: 1
- Rating: R (MPAA)
- Film Country: USA
- UPC: 027616884169
| Additional Details | |
| Genre: | Dramas |
| Format: | DVD |
| Region: | Region 1 |
| Display Format: | Special Edition |
Credits
| Director: | Barry Levinson |
| Leading Role: | Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise |
eBay Product ID: EPID6483354
Editorial reviews
New York Times - Vincent Canby (12/16/1988)
Los Angeles Times - Sheila Benton (12/16/1988)
USA Today - Mike Clark (09/01/1989)
Total Film - Stephen Risness (07/01/2000)
Entertainment Weekly - Joshua Rich (02/13/2004)
Total Film - Total Film Staff (07/01/2006)
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Out of the mouths of babes .....
Created: 11/10/06
Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise combine in a moving redemption drama that raises a host of questions about the nature of loyalty and love. Opening scenes show Charlie Babbitt (Tom Cruise) to be an unprincipled hustler without either quality. As the film unrolls, the seeds of both are planted and his self-interest and self-absorption turn to something more charitable. Greed and a desire for confrontation are supplanted by an altruistic spirit, a desire to protect and, for want of a longer word, by love.
Motive and goals, loyalty and love, dispassion and engagement are examined in different situations from the bedroom to the casino. Hoffman gives a remarkable performance as an idiot savant; Tom Cruise plays Tom Cruise; Maria Colino plays a tough but sympathetic role as Charlie Babbitt's girlfriend. Music by Hans Zimmer is predictably excellent; the hand of Barry Levinson is firmly in control. A great film to own and to revisit.
Motive and goals, loyalty and love, dispassion and engagement are examined in different situations from the bedroom to the casino. Hoffman gives a remarkable performance as an idiot savant; Tom Cruise plays Tom Cruise; Maria Colino plays a tough but sympathetic role as Charlie Babbitt's girlfriend. Music by Hans Zimmer is predictably excellent; the hand of Barry Levinson is firmly in control. A great film to own and to revisit.
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Created: 27/03/10
) Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise star in Barry Levinson's 1988 drama.
A man meets his autistic savant brother and starts to care for him.
Dustin and Tom are great in this together and I think it's one of
their best films. This special edition has good picture and sound
plus neat extras. I highly recommend this terrific 80's film.
A man meets his autistic savant brother and starts to care for him.
Dustin and Tom are great in this together and I think it's one of
their best films. This special edition has good picture and sound
plus neat extras. I highly recommend this terrific 80's film.
**---** AN AWESOME MOVIE!! A++!! A CLASSIC!! **---**
Created: 03/04/08
RAIN MAN is AN AWESOME FILM!! It is an older film(80's) that has been digitally remastered on DVD. We have loved this movie since it was first introduced, back in the day. Dustin Hoffman plays an Autistic Adult, and Tom Cruise plays his long lost brother, whom he never knew existed. The come together at a time when their father passes. At first their relationship is quite distant and unknown, with Cruise having other intentions. Once they begin to spend a day or two togther, their emotions grow on each other, and they develope a long-lost bond. Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise PLAY EXCEPTIONAL PARTS, as well as other great faces which make this movie come together. AN EXCELLENT FILM!!! A LOT OF ACTION, VERY VERY INTERESTING, VERY WELL WRITTEN, A MUST SEE!! Also, all of the music fits very well into the movie, making it memorable.
Rent It or Buy It? If you havent seen it, BUY IT!!
Most of us that have seen it, own it! Its a CLASSIC you'll be sure to watch over and over!
Our Overall Rating: 10/10 WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!
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Rent It or Buy It? If you havent seen it, BUY IT!!
Most of us that have seen it, own it! Its a CLASSIC you'll be sure to watch over and over!
Our Overall Rating: 10/10 WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!
We hope that you found this Review helpful! Thanks for shopping eBay!!
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Created: 17/08/06
) RAIN MAN is one of my favorite movies. I bought it to add to my collection. This was a challenging role for Dustin Hoffman and he passed all expectations and went on to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. He rightfully deserved it. Tom Cruise was excellent in his role as the selfish, conviving brother. Yet after spending time and getting to know his mentally challenged brother, his character learn to love and become completely unselfish. I like happy endings.
RAIN MAN (DVD,2004,SPECIAL EDITION)
Created: 23/05/09
CHARLIE BABBITT(CRUISE) HAS JUST DISCOVERED HE HAS AN AUTISTIC BROTHER NAMED RAYMOND(HOFFMAN) AND IS NOW TAKING HIM ON THE RIDE OF HIS LIFE. OR IS IT THE OTHER WAY AROUND? FROM HIS REFUSAL TO DRIVE ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS TO A "FOUR MINUTES TO WAPNER" MELTDOWN AT AN OKLAHOMA FARMHOUSE,RAYMOND FIRST PUSHES HOT-HEADED CHARLIE TO THE LIMITS OF HIS PATIENCE...AND THEN PULLS HIM COMPLETELY OUT OF HIS SELF-CENTERED WORLD! BUT WHAT BEGINS AS AN UNSENTIMENTAL JOURNEY FOR THE BABBITT BROTHERS BECOMES MUCH MORE THAN THE DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO PLACES-IT'S A CONNECTION BETWEEN TWO VASTLY DIFFERENT PEOPLE...AND "A POIGNANT,PROFOUND AND POWERFUL FILM"!