this movie awe me so much that i watch it at least once a year . at time i find it uncomfortable . at time i find it empower . and i always find the character human and real . it be a movie that show you the gritty reality of life in la and start with the recur helicopter search light scan for the danger lurk so close to the ordinary life be carry on by the character . it be also a movie that show you how the kindness of a stranger can change your life and empower you to make a difference . grand canyon remind you that every action you take and whether intend or not and have powerful repercussion . i find this movie to be similar in many way to robert altman film short cut . both have a star stud roster of perfectly cast actor and actress and both movie allow you to gradually see how the the character interrelate with one another and affect each other and for good or bad . grand canyon do a good job of provide a cohesive message and ( hope in the face of despair reality ) and than altman film and although i find them both intrigue in their own way . this film be a definite must see .