Bonneville

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Bonneville

PG

Released Feb 29, 2008

1h 44m

Drama

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When her husband dies, Arvilla Holden (Jessica Lange) wants to scatter his ashes per his request. However, the daughter from his previous marriage intervenes, demanding that her father's remains be placed in the family crypt in California. Arvilla decides to take a road trip there from her home in Idaho, along with her two very different friends, Margene (Kathy Bates) and Carol (Joan Allen). On the way, they scatter some of her husband's ashes at various places visited during the marriage.

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Critics Consensus

The amazing cast of Bonneville is paired up with a basic, predictable script and lackluster direction.

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David Rooney

Variety

It's depressing to see a deluxe cast wasted on such by-the-numbers material.

Oct 18, 2008

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

Thank heavens for the practical presence and humour of Bates, and the quiet conservatism of Allen's performance as a pious woman scared of too much freedom.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 29, 2008

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Jim Schembri

The Age (Australia)

A film full of emotional false notes, bad dialogue and cardboard characters...

Rated: 1/4

Aug 29, 2008

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

The trio's chemistry carries the film far.

Rated: 2.5/4.0

Sep 3, 2020

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Jason Di Rosso

MovieTime, ABC Radio National

The story just doesn't do enough to pull the heartstrings.

Aug 31, 2008

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Des Partridge

Courier Mail (Australia)

Unfortunately, it's as flimsy as tissue, and the actresses, all 50+, really do more with the material...than it deserves.

Rated: 2/4

Aug 29, 2008

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Jerod S

Bonneville rides just like the car, long, slow but smooth. Lange and Bates anchor with fine acting, but there just isn't much there. Lange is traveling across the country, spreading her dead husband's ashes according to his wishes, hoping that she'll make in time for his memorial service.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/07/23

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bruce w

I was trained to be a theatre and film critic when I attended college back in the 1970's. "Bonneville" was an unexpected surprise. I never saw any reviews on this film when it was released in 2006, I selected the film to view from all of the many other films offered on Tubi.com. I went by the listing of actors who appear in this film: Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates, Joan Allen, Christine Baranski, and Tom Skeritt. I was not at all disappointed by what I saw in the film. It has particular relevance to me because 6 years ago I, too, was responsible in spreading my father's ashes in his favorite and most significant places around the area where we live. I realize that this story wasn't as spectacular as some of the other roles these actors have on their performance resumes, but I was much more than satisfied with this film for its performances, beautiful Western scenery, and a screenplay that created characters I cared about and not an altogether predictable story. This is why I gave it the highest rating. You should check it out if you are interested in a touching story appealing to people in their middle ages and above.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Great if you're mature or mature minded woman. Nothing harmful to be found here just innocent fun chick flick.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Audience Member

Standard fare but I love the cast and journey of feelings.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

so so. old ladies movie

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Audience Member

It was pretty sweet and had some really amusing moments. Definitely a chick flick for the older generation, and maybe a film that will not be enjoyed by all, but I kinda liked it.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Synopsis

When her husband dies, Arvilla Holden (Jessica Lange) wants to scatter his ashes per his request. However, the daughter from his previous marriage intervenes, demanding that her father's remains be placed in the family crypt in California. Arvilla decides to take a road trip there from her home in Idaho, along with her two very different friends, Margene (Kathy Bates) and Carol (Joan Allen). On the way, they scatter some of her husband's ashes at various places visited during the marriage.

Director: Christopher N. Rowley
Producer: John Kilker, Robert May
Screenwriter: Daniel D. Davis
Production Co: SenArt Films
Rating: PG (Some Mild Language|Innuendo)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 29, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 29, 2021
Runtime: 1h 44m

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