Clint and Kevin's Forgotten Gem: A Crime Drama That Deserves More Love

One of them is "A Perfect World," a crime drama that brought together two big names: Clint Eastwood and Kevin Costner.

• Eastwood was already a big deal in Westerns, but by the 1990s, he was exploring other genres.
• Costner, on the other hand, was stepping into the spotlight with his own Western success.

The Plot

The movie is about a convict named Butch, played by Costner, who escapes from prison and takes a young boy hostage. Eastwood plays a Texas Ranger who's on Butch's trail.

What makes this film special is the bond that forms between Butch and the boy, and the Ranger's own personal stake in the chase.

Critical Acclaim

• Critics loved it, but it didn't do so well at the box office.
• Over time, though, people have started to see it for the masterpiece it is.
• In fact, a famous film magazine even named it the best movie of 1993, beating out big hits like "Schindler's List" and "Jurassic Park."

Fun Fact

Eastwood only agreed to act in the movie because Costner rewrote the script to make his character more interesting. Eastwood was initially just going to direct, but Costner saw an opportunity to boost both their careers.

Aftermath

After "A Perfect World," Costner had a bit of a rough patch. His next few movies didn't do so well, but he made a comeback in the 2000s with Westerns and TV shows like "Yellowstone."