Review of The Trip to Bountiful (1985) by Kent B — 03 Sep 2007

Could watch this film once a week for the rest of my life.

This review of The Trip to Bountiful (1985) was written by Kent B on 03 Sep 2007.

The Trip to Bountiful has generally received very positive reviews.

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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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A great story full of meaning and weight. I love John Heard in this movie as he walks the tight rope between his mother and his wife…

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Beautiful performance from the legendary Geraldine Page, who won her only Academy Award for her performance in this film…

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