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Director Lawrence Kasdan's Grand Canyon is a gathering of random events, uniting the film's wildly divergent protagonists. Driving home from an LA Lakers game, Mack (Kevin Kline), an immigration attorney, is stranded in an unsavory part of town when his car breaks down. He is rescued from a gang of hoods by Simon (Danny Glover),.. Read more

Starring	Steve Martin, Danny Glover, Kevin Kline, Mary McDonnell
Director	Lawrence Kasdan
Genres	Drama

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- A sentimental account of urban unease, and one that offers glib answers to the questions it raises, but at least it does raise questions.
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- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
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  Outstanding
  
  This is movie-making at its most thoughtful, intelligent and provocative. Kevin Kline and Steve Martin turn in beautifully nuanced performances that manage to ... read more »
  
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  - 28 Oct 2004 at 11:15
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  Fantastic film
  
  This was recommended by a fellow movie addict- kinda happy they brought it to my attention despite not being able to find it anywhere at first. Brilliant feel ... read more »
  
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- - anneeveratt
  - 8 reviews
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  - 13 Sep 2011 at 23:09
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  Poor man's Crash
  
  Watchable film with a story line similar to but much less hard hitting than the superior Crash. Forgettable performances from most of the cast (except Danny ... read more »
  
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  - Surrey
  - 26 Feb 2009 at 12:28
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  great classic film
  
  very thought provoking film with a positive approach to life - good rental and would watch again.
  
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  - Kidderminster
  - 06 Jan 2009 at 18:57
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  Liked it
  
  Good quality film. Relationship drama. We thought that the recent film 'Crash' copied 'Grand Canyon' in some way (we watched both but liked '... read more »
  
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  - England
  - 05 Jun 2006 at 18:33
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  Good film
  
  Very moving and hard hitting, with comedy thrown in, but not overwelming the overall film
  
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  - Widnes, England
  - 24 May 2006 at 10:38
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  ok
  
  ok Sunday afternoon movie
  
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  - Leyland
  - 22 Mar 2006 at 08:54
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  Relationships drama
  
  At just over 2 hours, this film felt like a lot longer. This is a relationships drama, not a lot happens, people wander about trying to make sense of their ... read more »
  
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- - skeadugenga
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  - 24 Jan 2006 at 12:23
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  The cracks run deep
  
  Like a dry-run for the more ambitious 'Short Cuts', this remarkable film is apparently about nothing but sneaks up on you and makes you realise that you... read more »
  
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- - RJNeb2
  - 773 reviews
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  - 15 Oct 2005 at 11:18
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  thought provoking
  
  well worth a watch if your bored at home for the afternoon. Take the time to think about the events as they unravel during the movie and you will enjoy it a ... read more »
  
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  - Margate Kent England
  - 13 Jun 2005 at 16:06
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  Superb!
  
  A great movie that can make you see life in a different way. This happens to me every time I watch it every few years!
  
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- - Aaron Ali
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  - 04 Feb 2005 at 01:23
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  Outstanding
  
  This is movie-making at its most thoughtful, intelligent and provocative. Kevin Kline and Steve Martin turn in beautifully nuanced performances that manage to ... read more »
  
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  - Winchester, England
  - 28 Oct 2004 at 11:15
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  Liked it
  
  Good quality film. Relationship drama. We thought that the recent film 'Crash' copied 'Grand Canyon' in some way (we watched both but liked '... read more »
  
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  - England
  - 05 Jun 2006 at 18:33
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  Superb!
  
  A great movie that can make you see life in a different way. This happens to me every time I watch it every few years!
  
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- - Aaron Ali
  - Kent
  - 04 Feb 2005 at 01:23
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  Good film
  
  Very moving and hard hitting, with comedy thrown in, but not overwelming the overall film
  
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  - Widnes, England
  - 24 May 2006 at 10:38
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  gets a little boring after a while
  
  A good film but has too many stories running parallel to each other. Starts off really well but then tends to lose the plot.
  
  Good star cast, however... read more »
  
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- - sabbas
  - Birmingham
  - 02 Feb 2004 at 11:19
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  Bad Clothes, Good Film
  
  I was meant to be going to bed when I first caught this film on TV moments after it had started, knowing absolutely nothing about it. It's opening scenes ... read more »
  
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- - AnotherNightIn
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  - 07 Sep 2004 at 18:15
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  great classic film
  
  very thought provoking film with a positive approach to life - good rental and would watch again.
  
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  - Kidderminster
  - 06 Jan 2009 at 18:57
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  Poor man's Crash
  
  Watchable film with a story line similar to but much less hard hitting than the superior Crash. Forgettable performances from most of the cast (except Danny ... read more »
  
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  - Surrey
  - 26 Feb 2009 at 12:28
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  Fantastic film
  
  This was recommended by a fellow movie addict- kinda happy they brought it to my attention despite not being able to find it anywhere at first. Brilliant feel ... read more »
  
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- - anneeveratt
  - 8 reviews
  - Bridgend
  - 13 Sep 2011 at 23:09
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  thought provoking
  
  well worth a watch if your bored at home for the afternoon. Take the time to think about the events as they unravel during the movie and you will enjoy it a ... read more »
  
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  - Margate Kent England
  - 13 Jun 2005 at 16:06

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Critics' reviews
- A sentimental account of urban unease, and one that offers glib answers to the questions it raises, but at least it does raise questions.
- 31625
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
- The things that can happen in LA! If you're an immigration lawyer, like Kline, you can break down in a poor black area... read more on Time Out
- 44868
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:15
- "...CANYON does possess the essential ingredients of films that act as time capsules of an era..."
- 10272
- - USA Today
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...The actors are splendid. Glover exudes strength and charm....Martin is potently funny..."
- 10271
- - Rolling Stone
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...A riveting evocation....Woodard stands out vibrantly..."
- 10270
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59

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  Director Lawrence Kasdan's Grand Canyon is a gathering of random events, uniting the film's wildly divergent protagonists. Driving home from an LA Lakers game, Mack (Kevin Kline), an immigration attorney, is stranded in an unsavory part of town when his car breaks down. He is rescued from a gang of ...