The film follows two female protagonists, Louise (Susan Sarandon) and Thelma (Geena Davis). Thelma is married to Darryl, a working man who wants his wife to stay at home cleaning/cooking. He treats her like an object not a person. Louise is unmarried and an independent headstrong woman working as a waitress. Thelma is the opposite, passive and naïve. They both start off looking very feminine; their hair styled, perfect make up. However as the film continues their appearance chances to look more masculine. They change from girly outfits, Thelma in a long white dress to their hair tied up, wearing shorts and caps, looking like truckers.
The films shows realistic representations of men. Throughout the film Thelma and Louise encounter an obnoxious sexist male trucker. The man made obscene gestures at them, suggesting sexual activity. The women decide to take care of him once and for all. As well as the sexual representation of males, kind and caring men are in the film. The film has a role reversal of the sex icon. In this instance is a young and buff Brad Pitt with an impressive six pack. This is the opposite to the male gaze, when men watch films to ogle women.
It ends with the women driving of a cliff and committing suicide. They wanted to be free.
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