Review of The Trip to Bountiful (1985) by Margaret S — 09 Nov 2007

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

This review of The Trip to Bountiful (1985) was written by Margaret S on 09 Nov 2007.

The Trip to Bountiful has generally received very positive reviews.

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Based on the 1953 television play and celebrated Broadway show, writer Horton Foote's wonderfully simple yet emotionally resonant story, set…

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By Payton K (3) on 06 Apr 2008

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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The cast is marvelously filled out with John Heard as Ludie and Carlin Glynn as Jessie Mae As an ensemble it is as fine a cast as one could want…

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By John S (2,711) on 20 Jan 2008

Geraldine Page's best work ever. This is a heart breaking story about an elderly woman's journey back to her hometown named Bountiful…

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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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By Dave R (1,620) on 01 Jul 2007

I agree that not enough people have seen this movie. A beautiful film that is incredibly touching and sentimental without being sappy…

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By Augustine H (906) on 05 Apr 2013

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Basically a movie about going back to a memory, as an older woman travels back to a here hometown as it becomes clear it's nothing more than…

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