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The Trip to Bountiful (1985) Reviews

The Trip to Bountiful (1985)
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Adapted by Horton Foote from his own television play, A Trip to Bountiful is set in 1947 Houston. Forced by circumstances to live her loathsome son (John Heard) and daughter-in-law (Carlin Glynn), elderly Geraldine Page wants nothing more out of life than to return to her home town of Bountiful. Escaping from her family's clutches, Page boards a bus to Bountiful, where she makes the acquaintance of young Rebecca DeMornay. The two women immediately hit it off, and their trip is a most pleasant one. Eventually, sheriff Richard Bradford, ordered to find Page and bring her back to her family, catches up with the old woman just 12 miles from Bountiful. Feeling sorry for Page, Bradford permits her to complete her sentimental journey, even though he knows full well that Bountiful is now a ghost town of empty ruins and dilapidated shacks. It doesn't matter, though: Page sees Bountiful just as it was when she left it, and for the first time in years she is truly happy and at peace with herself. After several near-misses, Geraldine Page finally won an Academy Award for A Trip to Bountiful (incidentally, the original TV production, which still exists in kinescope form, starred Lillian Gish and Eva Marie Saint). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Geraldine Page, John Heard, (more)
Director(s):
Peter Masterson
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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(18 member reviews)  

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Dallas H.

This is a beautiful movie, very poignant and emotional. The first time I watched it was with my grandmother who passed away the following year. I hadn't seen it since then. It was just as beautiful as I remember it. Every child who is put into the role of taking care of his/her aging parents should watch this movie. It reminds one that no matter how old they are, they are still our parents and should be treated with love and respect.

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Megan E.

I can definitely understand why Geraldine Page won the Best Actress Oscar for this movie - her portrayal is completely believable. The supporting cast does well and the movie is sweet and simple. However, it is rather slow, so be warned.

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David B.

A touching insight of an older lady and her longing to return to the past. You also feel sorry for the son, who is caught in the middle, between his mother and a selfish wife.

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Terry R.

This is a wonderful movie. Geraldine Page is absolutely superb. I am still humming the hymns she sung through out her performance.

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Barb A.

Good family movie.

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Patricia W.

Kind of sweet, but the ending was depressing because nothing changed. The acting was great. but it moved kind of slow.

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Rosie M.

This movie was very well done. A son of one of my friends was in one of the stage shows and I thought it was a sensitive story. I liked the storyline and the actors in this movie did a very good job.

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Curt J.

It was slow moving and sad. I didn't much care for it.

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Carol H.

Well acted. Evokes memories of a much simpler time.

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Sharon M.

I felt it had a poor ending and it was a little slow.

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    Dallas H.

    This is a beautiful movie, very poignant and emotional. The first time I watched it was with my grandmother who passed away the following year. I hadn't seen it since then. It was just as beautiful as I remember it. Every child who is put into the role of taking care of his/her aging parents should watch this movie. It reminds one that no matter how old they are, they are still our parents and should be treated with love and respect.

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    Megan E.

    I can definitely understand why Geraldine Page won the Best Actress Oscar for this movie - her portrayal is completely believable. The supporting cast does well and the movie is sweet and simple. However, it is rather slow, so be warned.

    Yes   |   No

     
    David B.

    A touching insight of an older lady and her longing to return to the past. You also feel sorry for the son, who is caught in the middle, between his mother and a selfish wife.

    Yes   |   No

     
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