The Trip to Bountiful
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Movie Reviews of The Trip to Bountiful
Movie Review: Quality Entertainment
Summary: 5 Stars
I was so happy to hear Bountiful was FINALLY on dvd. I had waited so long.
It is without a doubt one of my top 5 Favorite Movies. Ms Page is absolutely outstanding as Carrie Watts. The oscar she received for the role was well deserved. Like a review before said, Ms Page had nuances of a southern lady down pat. I could have sworn that she was my grandmother, right down to the hymn singing. I do wish some of the other cast had won for supporting actors. All played their parts so well.
Now my reasons for liking this movies so much is:
1. A movie about Southerners in which Southeners are cast in a positive manner, not as a bunch of racist and rednecks.
2. The acting and script is simply outstanding.
3. A story that just about everyone can relate to on some level. Everyone that lives long enough on this earth will eventually have their own Bountiful that they would love to go back too, if just for one last time.
4. A movie where every other word isn't a 'F-bomb'.
5. LOVE the music. How many times have I heard/sang 'Softly and Tenderly' when the invitation was given at the end of the sermon, but the version in this movie just moves you. If it doesn't, you really need to 'check' yourself...and soon.
6. A movie where religion plays a part without being 'preachy'.
Too bad movies of this caliber are few and far between any more.
Movie Review: Warm And Loving Trip
Summary: 5 Stars
"The Trip To Bountiful" is one of the best films released in 1985. It explores an elderly woman held "captive" by her daughter-in-law who treats her like a child. As her heart condition worsens, her yearning to return to her long-lost town, Bountiful, becomes stronger. Throughout her journey, she feels increasing peace and harmony with nature and within herself. Many twists and turns occur throughout her vacation that keeps the audience interested. Such emotion expressed in those words give the movie the heartwarming feel that has been lost in many movies that were released afterward. Few knew that such horrible way of living can turn so warm so quickly. Geraldine Page rightfully won her overdue Oscar for Best Actress for her role as the unhappy elderly woman. Unfortunately, she passed away before she could accept her award, but her legacy lives on. John Heard and Rebecca De Mornay play wonderful supporting roles as the son and the daughter-in-law. Every actor portrays their role with heavy heart and soul, never holding back a drop of emotion. Such raw talents give "The Trip To Bountiful" the extra heartwarming effect.
"The Trip To Bountiful" is a great movie for those looking for a power drama. This will keep audiences entertained for many years to come. The producers of this movie need to give lessons to modern day movie producers to teach them how to make movies correctly.
Movie Review: only perfection
Summary: 5 Stars
One of only a handful of perfect movies. Geraldine Page is beguiling and mesmerizing from beginning to end. Her's was genius of the life-changing kind. She was an impeccable film artist, a master actor to awaken us, and make us better. Of all her great films, I think this one the finest. First rate cast - Rebecca DeMornay is moving as hell, and John Heard extra fine as Carrie Watts' son Ludie. Horton Foote crafted a perfect screenplay, intelligent and brave, itself a kind of paean to Page; it holds her sounds, and insights, already in place. Foote deals auspiciously in ribbons of moments actors are blessed to find once in a career. Geraldine Page deserved no less, and she, of course, rose to the occasion. The result is a caution to our complacency, a farewell performance so unaware of itself, and as beautiful as anything you'll ever see on film. Page's repeated traversal of the Baptist hymn 'There is a fountain filled with blood' is one of Bountiful's brilliant grace notes, as her perfect incarnation of Carrie Watts flourishes. Don't miss treasuring this gem. It is American filmmaking at its rarely glimpsed best.Movie Review: A Brilliant Film FINALLY on DVD!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just finished viewing The Trip To Bountiful on DVD. Finally. It took far too long for this American classic to reach DVD. I have seen the film many times before in the theatre and on VHS and I am still completely transfixed by it every time I see it. It is a remarkable achievement. Geraldine Page literally takes your breath away with her performance. John Heard as her son, Ludie, is mesmerizing. I believe that the film is a story about the longing each and every one of us have in our hearts for a better place, a safer place, a more secure place - a home remembered. There is something absolutely primal about the story as the viewer sits literally on the edge of their seat wanting so very much for Mrs. Watts to complete her journey. The film is beautifully and simply shot, the music is perfect and the performances amazing. The Trip to Bountiful has been one of my favorite films for 20 years now. I am so excited to own it now on DVD.Movie Review: A Tribute To Geraldine Page
Summary: 5 Stars
This film finally got Geraldine Page an Oscar for best actress, which was one of the most deserved in memory. Along with John Heard and the first time I remember Rebbeca DeMornay in a film was something Hemmingway would be proud of. Simplicity and economy of words. A story of a woman living with her son and his wife in an apt. just wanting to see her life long home one more time in her life. Sounds like a simple plot, but layered with so much life and beauty and no fluff. Peter Masterson, thank you for making this film, as you had to know it would'nt be a financial bonanza. It's a prime example that acting and story-telling are the key to a masterpiece on celluloid. Can be seen by any age group, and I recommend it is. No sappy getting on in years movie, but a peek at a realistic event that eventually comes in many elderly peoples lives. Paul Armstrong,Ia.