Review of The Trip (2011) by Noahcoward — 19 May 2012
A better title for this movie would be "The Bad Trip" but you don't have to take LSD to not enjoy it. Sometimes critics like to celebrate certain boring movies to prove they can appreciate elusive, precious qualities that mere mortals are incapable of detecting. Then like the emperor's new clothes, they fall in line with effusive praise of the glorious adornments of a stark naked mortal.
Based on the critics effusive reviews, and my affection for Steve Coogan, I began watching with high expectations and a predisposition to enjoy this movie. When I woke up about 90 minutes later and realized I'd dozed off, there was a reason. This movie is BORING. Nothing happens. Sometimes when it appears nothing is happening, it's because nothing is happening.
Travelogues are not as popular as they used to be and sometimes hard to find so if you are clamoring to see images of a Range Rover travailing through picturesque British countryside this movie could be for you. Otherwise your time might be better spent flossing or organizing your sock drawer.
This review of The Trip (2011) was written by Noahcoward on 19 May 2012.
The Trip has generally received positive reviews.
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