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Of Mice & Men (1992)

John Malkovich , Gary Sinise , Gary Sinise  |  PG-13 |  DVD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (208 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, Ray Walston, Casey Siemaszko, Sherilyn Fenn
  • Directors: Gary Sinise
  • Format: Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen, Anamorphic, Color, Dubbed, Closed-captioned, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
  • Dubbed: French
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
  • DVD Release Date: March 4, 2003
  • Run Time: 115 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (208 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00007KQA4
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,465 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Of Mice & Men" on IMDb

Special Features

  • "In Conversation: Gary Sinise and Horton Foote" featurette
  • Deleted scenes with director's commentary
  • Screen and makeup tests
  • Making-of featurette

Editorial Reviews

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A strong argument favors Gary Sinise's 1992 Of Mice and Men over the classic 1939 version that critics have historically preferred. As adapted by the great playwright-screenwriter Horton Foote, John Steinbeck's Depression-era masterpiece comes alive with timeless simplicity, more candid in language and behavior, and therefore more honest in its embrace of Steinbeck's beloved pair of lowly dreamers George (Sinise) and his retarded cousin Lennie (John Malkovich). On the lam, they find work as farmhands, joining a close-knit crew and trying to avoid trouble stirred by the dangerously seductive wife (Sherilyn Fenn) of the boss's sadistic son (Casey Siemaszko). There's not a false note or bad performance in the entire film; as veterans of Chicago's acclaimed Steppenwolf Theater, Malkovich and Sinise possess the compassionate chemistry that makes George and Lennie inseparable until the tragic, inevitable final scene. As director, Sinise serves the material with no-frills fidelity; it's easy to believe that Steinbeck would have approved. --Jeff Shannon

Product Description

John Steinbeck’s classic comes magnificently to life in this beautiful and stirring film starring Oscar® nominees* John Malkovich and Gary Sinise. Directed by Sinise from an adaptation by Oscar® winner** Horton Foote, this "flawless miracle of movie-making" (Susan Granger, "American Movie Classics") is a must-see for all audiences. Best friends Lennie (Malkovich) and George (Sinise) find themselves unemployed in Depression-era California, unable to keep jobs because of Lennie’s childlike mentality. But once they get hired at the Tyler Ranch, they enjoy a brief period of stability – until their supervisor’s wife (Sherilyn Fenn) becomes the victim of Lennie’s compassion, forcing George to make a compassionate decision of his own.

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I cried at the end and if you liked the book, you'll love the movie! Stephanie Baril  |  53 reviewers made a similar statement
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80 of 84 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A poignant, beautiful adaptation of Steinbeck. January 1, 2001
Format:VHS Tape
Gary Sinise's "Of Mice and Men" was virtually ignored by critics and public when it was first released, and I have never known why. It strikes me as one of the truly great cinematic adaptations of a literary classic. The screenplay is remarkably faithful to both the letter and spirit of Steinbeck; the photography by Kenneth MacMillan is heartbreakingly beautiful; and the performances by Sinise, John Malkovich and Ray Walston are almost unbearably poignant. My sister, a high-school English teacher, shows this film to all of her classes, and all of them have loved it. This is the rare movie that really imparts the flavor and significance of the novel on which it is based.
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48 of 52 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Actors Born for These Roles!! December 31, 2005
Format:DVD
I cannot think of a movie adaptation of a "classic" novel in which the actors were more suited for their roles than OF MICE AND MEN (THE CRUCIBLE is close. . .). No offense to Burgess Meredith (from the 1939 version), but John Malkovich was born to play this role (Lennie)! His physical mannerisms (walking, sitting, working in the fields, etc.), his vocal stylings, and his slightly cross-eyed status all contribute to the overwhelming "Lennie-ness" he conveys. His smile is the one I see when I think of George telling the "tend the rabbits" story; his voice is what I hear when I read the book now. Malkovich IS Lennie (or vice versa. . .). Gary Sinise is perfect as the quiet and understated George--he never tries to steal the show but lets the script and the plot situations stay in top priority position. The supporting actors are all extremely good, from Curly, his wife, Candy, Crooks, Slim, and the farm hands--no weak links in the chain whatsoever, which is rare. Exceptional performances all the way around, with great leadership from the two primary actors.

The script is as good as you can possibly get from an adaptation. It is not "word-for-word," but it is close enough for me as a high school English teacher. The differences, both additions and omissions, are not significant enough to draw any criticism for me, and they provide for interesting analysis (compare/contrast) for my students.

Despite the exceptional quality of this movie, the kids still like it!! Some very good movies are just too "good" for high school students to appreciate (THE GREAT GATSBY comes to mind), but this one hits them hard. They identify very easily with George and Lennie's plight (with some help from a history lesson in Depression era economics), Lennie (Malkovich) is an incredibly likable guy, despite his obvious weaknesses and social/mental deficiencies; George scores major points from the kids for his incredibly kind treatment (for the most part) of Lennie. The students are drawn to the very compelling social situation into which Lennie's actions force the two workers. The climax of the movie is shattering. Even though they know what is coming, the visual realization is difficult to watch without emotional reaction. I believe Steinbeck would have given Sinise "two thumbs up" for the last ten minutes of the movie, in particular.

Bottom Line: You're not going to find a much more compelling story, either in print or in a movie. The themes may seem slightly outdated when looked at in the microcosm of the Depression Era, but Steinbeck presented a big picture with these two characters and their plight that even today's kids can appreciate. Worth a rental for sure. Worth a purchase for me. Worth a purchase for every high school in the country!
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A great modern interpretation... December 16, 1999
Format:VHS Tape
This movie is definately worth the five stars, even with certain flaws. I agree with the idea that the fight scene could use a little work, as it didn't capture the emotion of the fight as the book did. It was too... quiet? Something to that effect. The rest of the movie is wonderful, as it is sad. But the humanitarian aspect at the end is very well thought-out, and really captures the essence of the meaning of Lennie's death.

Truly an inspiration, and a good example of Sinese's directing and acting talent. Of course Malkovich has done quite well in this film. Really an all-star cast, and all-star character portrayals.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Good Movie, too much profanity!
Nicely done movie, but I could have done without all of the profanity. Otherwise this would have received 5 stars.
Published 4 days ago by Christopher Gardner
5.0 out of 5 stars Great representation of the novel
The movie is aligned with the novel very nicely, so students enjoyed watching to kind of put all the pieces together in case they missed anything while reading it.
Published 5 days ago by angela Salamy
4.0 out of 5 stars One of John Malkovich's best performances
This was a very well-done movie and the performances were superb. John Malkovich especially shined in his portrayal of a slow-witted man who was unaware of his power. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Patti
5.0 out of 5 stars Of Mice & Men
A great movie. It was sad but we enjoyed it. And we streamed it flawlessly. And we watched it when we wanted to.
Published 8 days ago by Grumpy412
5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent Mice and Men
I have read everything that John Steinbeck ever wrote during his career and I have watched ever movie created from his books and I must say that this version is the best remake of... Read more
Published 10 days ago by James
2.0 out of 5 stars Had trouble viewing
Parts of it ran very well, but periodically the movie was buffering which made it extremely annoying. I will not purchase a movie this way again.
Published 13 days ago by rnordyke
5.0 out of 5 stars Movie Fams
this movie is made for the crazy travelers who want work now and then for large farms. this is an amazing movie on two travelers who befriend one another but one just does not... Read more
Published 14 days ago by jen
5.0 out of 5 stars steinbeck's classic novel done well again.
excellent. made me cry. main characters well developed in this old fashioned drama between good and evil during hard times.
Published 20 days ago by johnb-cape
5.0 out of 5 stars Universal Human Experience
This is a movie about loyalty, love and the dark side of human existence. Of Mice and Men develops a strong relationship between George and Lennie - his intellectually challenged... Read more
Published 1 month ago by sunnyskies
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie!
I love this movie! Not every story has to have a happy ending to be meaningful. I was disappointed because my movie is not a "Region 2" like I ordered. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mary Harder
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