Of Mice and Men is a novel written by John Steinbeck and published in 1937. In this story, we encounter two characters: George and Lennie, his simple-minded friend. They will try somehow to be accepted to work in a ranch during the Great Depression. Lennie is an imposing character and has a passion for smooth things. But his strength harm him all the time. George is Lennie’s guardian angel because he promised to take care of him to Lennie’s aunt. So, they navigate both.

There are many adaptations of this work of art but the film directed by Gary Sinise with him and John Malkovich is really exceptional because the director incorporates all the elements of the original story and he allows to integrate George and Lennie’s adventure in a flash-back. If you want to know why, you must read or watch this story…