Rain Man

It’s portrayal of autism is a tad bit outdated, but for 1988 it was ground breaking, earning the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. The screenplay is both incredibly intelligent but also very emotional. I found myself both laughing and grieving. Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise give career best performances in this movie. Hoffman specifically gives what is a strong contender for the greatest performance ever put to film, the amount of small details in his performance is inhuman. My biggest issues are the length being too long and Hans Zimmer’s score (while great on its own) not always fitting the tone. Even with those issues I still find myself returning to this Best Picture winner for the great script and performances.