Review of The Trip to Bountiful (1985) by Jennifer B — 25 Aug 2009

Page DESERVED her Oscar for this heartbreaking drama.

This review of The Trip to Bountiful (1985) was written by Jennifer B on 25 Aug 2009.

The Trip to Bountiful has generally received very positive reviews.

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Se não fosse pela a atuação de Geraldine Page, este longa se tornaria uma experiencia tediosa, com uma velha insuportável incapaz de calar…

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A brilliant film. Geraldine Page is absolutely wonderful and was absolutely deserving of the 1985 Oscar for Best Actress for this performance…

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Great performance by Geraldine Page in the kind of movie I wish was still produced. Sweet story and some great cinematography…

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By Jose G (306) on 28 Jul 2007

A moving tale that made you cheer for Geraldine Page…

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If you need car crashes and bullets then don't bother. This is such a human story and Geraldine Page is perfect in this role…

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