Dustin Hoffman’s Best Film Scores 4.3/5, Wins 4 Oscars!

Dustin Hoffman is currently featured in “The Virtuoso,” a film by Daniel Roher that made the rounds at several international festivals last year including Toronto, Sundance, Zurich, London, and Vancouver. He plays a piano tuner who, along with his apprentice (Leo Woodall), becomes unwittingly involved in an increasingly dangerous string of heists that could cost him more than his freedom.

The Highest Rated Film…

Dustin Hoffman is one of the most versatile actors in the film industry. Starting his career on Broadway, he gained international acclaim in 1967 with his role as Benjamin Braddock in “The Graduate.” He later won two Oscars for Best Actor, for “Kramer vs. Kramer” and “Rain Man.”

In Barry Levinson’s 1988 film, he stars alongside Tom Cruise, who plays Charlie Babbitt, a young, ambitious luxury car dealer. Upon their father’s death, Charlie discovers that almost all of the inheritance has been left to Raymond Babbitt (Hoffman), an autistic savant brother he never knew he had. This revelation kicks off a road trip during which the two very different men learn about each other. In 1989, the film won four Oscars, including Best Picture, and two Golden Globes.

With over 49,800 ratings and nearly 560 reviews on AlloCiné, “Rain Man” holds an average rating of 4.3 out of 5, ranking it at the top of the actor’s filmography.

Viewer Opinions

ManoCornuta from Club Allociné (5/5): “The film is first and foremost a showcase of Dustin Hoffman’s stunning performance, superbly supported by Tom Cruise in his role as a petulant child-man. Starting from a serious topic, the film swings between drama and comedy without ever falling into bad taste or showiness. A delicate and magnificent work.“

Reymi586 (5/5): “Oh wow, a masterpiece! Two great actors in a beautiful story. Barry Levinson captures some incredibly genuine moments. Dustin Hoffman is truly incredible; I can’t imagine anyone else replicating what he did in Rain Man. His chemistry with Tom Cruise is delightful. A great moment in cinema.“

Vinz1 from Club Allociné (5/5): “A family road movie between two brothers who are opposites, Rain Man deals with the breaking down and rebuilding of a young, ambitious man’s personality (an excellent Tom Cruise as a child-man rebelling against his father) when he meets his autistic brother (an outstanding Dustin Hoffman, rightfully earning an Oscar for his role). They face crises (professional, romantic, and emotional above all) and learn to understand each other. Epic scenes, an unforgettable soundtrack, and two brilliant performers. In short, a masterpiece to watch and rewatch!“

Fandecaoch (5/5): “Rain Man, what can I say: truly a beautiful film, very touching, filled with good feelings and tenderness between two very different brothers who come together through a very beautiful emotional bond. The direction is beautiful, with lovely camera shots; really, nothing to criticize. The story is wonderful, very well told, very enjoyable to watch, with nice surprises throughout. The two brothers are very endearing, filled with emotion and wonderfully portrayed by Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, who are just huge, an excellent duo that works perfectly and especially a beautiful complicity; they really impressed and amazed me, bravo. The music is superb and fits perfectly with the film. So, a beautiful adventure between two brothers, a very beautiful journey. Really, this film is a pure wonder. A must-see. A masterpiece.“

Ned123 from Club Allociné (5/5): “I saw a film… funny, moving, inventive… It’s incredible what Tom Cruise, quite annoying at times, manages to bring to his character as the story unfolds. Dustin Hoffman is perfect in the role of this exceptional autistic. I loved this film, even though it’s a bit dated (did we really style our hair like that a few years ago? And those ties?…). The situations and story are touching. Bravo.“

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