Review of On Golden Pond (1981) by Claude B — 23 Aug 2017

Dabney Coleman's finest work since he tried to jam that dude in Tootsie.

This review of On Golden Pond (1981) was written by Claude B on 23 Aug 2017.

On Golden Pond has generally received very positive reviews.

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By David C (2,598) on 07 Jun 2014

On Golden Pond works through the same themes that occupied many big-time play adaptations between the 1950s and the 1980s…

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By Who A (75) on 09 Feb 2018

A liberal confectionary, that accepts divorce, premarital sex, and profanity with a sweet charm, is still a very human one with the drama centering…

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By Ari L (61) on 18 Jan 2019

Very funny, and i'm very glad no one dies, putting this movie into my top 10 most favorite movies ever. Suck-face was the funniest line…

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By Brady S (218) on 04 Feb 2014

They rarely make movies this good these days. This one is just about perfect across the board…

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By David L (3,419) on 10 Apr 2016

On Golden Pond is typical and often goes into overly maudlin territory, but it is still surprisingly involving and quite charming with a great…

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By Peter V (185) on 09 Feb 2018

A liberal confectionary, that accepts divorce, premarital sex, and profanity with a sweet charm, is still a very human one with the drama centering…

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By Kyle M (2,387) on 12 Jul 2017

The chemistry of this drama is casual entertainment of simplicity as veteran actors Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn very nicely performed…

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By Bradley H (451) on 04 Feb 2014

They rarely make movies this good these days. This one is just about perfect across the board…

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By Anne C (149) on 09 Feb 2018

A liberal confectionary, that accepts divorce, premarital sex, and profanity with a sweet charm, is still a very human one with the drama centering…

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By Kyle B (1,653) on 11 May 2014

An incredible movie with amazing performances…

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