Dead Man Walking (1995)
Tim Robbins’ 1995 death row drama. Sean Penn, Susan Sarandon Best Actress. Sister Helen Prejean memoir. Anti-capital-punishment.
This page collects the films featuring Sean Penn reviewed at Master of Worlds: “Dead Man Walking (1995)”, “Taps (1981)”, and “The Game (1997)”. Each review examines the performance and the role it plays in the film’s larger design, approaching the work as storytelling first. The collection grows as further titles are added.
Tim Robbins’ 1995 death row drama. Sean Penn, Susan Sarandon Best Actress. Sister Helen Prejean memoir. Anti-capital-punishment.
1981 military academy drama with George C. Scott and a young Tom Cruise. Cadets seize their school when closure threatens their way of life.
David Fincher’s 1997 psychological thriller. Michael Douglas as a wealthy banker experiencing immersive CRS service. Between Seven and Fight Club.