The Copycat Film

The film Of Mice and Men, is an excellent portrayal of the novel "Of Mice and Men", by John Steinbeck. The book and film are about two traveling companies, looking for work, during the Great Depression. Gary Sinise brings the role of George Milton to life. Sinise really gets down deep, connects with his character, and lifts George right off the pages of his story, onto the big screen. Sinise, although not as harsh as in the novel, really reveals the bond the George and Lennie share together, with the help of John Malkovich as Lennie Small. Sinise stayed true to his character throughout the entire film, and ended the movie with a BANG. Sinise played his character as if it was wrote for him. Sadly, other actors did not fill the entire shoe of their roles, leaving the film lacking a little life. Sherilyn Fenn did a great job portraying one of the only female roles, Curley's wife. A role that wasn't even worth a full name; Sherilyn Fenn changed into something more. Fenn did an excellent job of making the audience feel the pain and loneliness Curley's wife suffered. Lurking in the background, Curley's wife popped up in every scene possible. Although the film is not entirely exact to the novel, it is the closest representation I have ever seen between novel and film; I congratulate director Gary Sinise, on his portrayal of the novel and the novels beloved George.