Review of The Trip to Bountiful (1985) by Max M — 04 Jul 2009
Based on the 1953 television play and celebrated Broadway show, writer Horton Foote's wonderfully simple yet emotionally resonant story, set in 1947, of an elderly woman's journey back to her home in the all but deserted Bountiful, Texas, is still as touching and effective as it ever was.
Actress Geralidine Page won a much deserved Oscar for her portrayal of Carrie Watts, an aging woman, living with her son (a terrifically understated John Heard) and his shrewish wife (Carlin Glynn), whose life of regret moves her to try and reconnect with a house, a town, and a past that can no longer be reclaimed.
A beautiful and unpretentious story that will stay with you long after it has finished.
This review of The Trip to Bountiful (1985) was written by Max M on 04 Jul 2009.
The Trip to Bountiful has generally received very positive reviews.
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