Of Mice And Men Film Review

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This movie is a amazing must see movie made by Gary Sinise who is a double threat as he directed and starred in his film. Another reason you must see this film is the imagery and sounds are amazing and they make you feel like you are there. The best part is that you can read the book and see the move.
The flashback at the beginning of the movie draws you in because it shows Lennie and George the two main characters, running from men with guns. This is interesting because you don't know why George and Lennie are running from these men. Another reason this is very interesting is because you start with this very intense scene where George and Lennie hide from these men trying to kill them. That's why I give the beginning of the movie an excellent

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