The Bridges of Madison County

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Dianne M This is my all-time favorite movie! It is a beautiful romantic story. The acting was magnificent. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/26/25 Full Review Bev O This is one of my favourite shows. I was in tears in the first ten minutes and yet I have seen it four times before. They are class actors. The car scene towards the end is a classic. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/07/25 Full Review Marco L (CASTELLANO) Hay películas que trascienden la pantalla, historias que, sin necesidad de grandes artificios, se quedan contigo mucho después de haberlas visto. Los puentes de Madison es una de ellas. Bajo la dirección de Clint Eastwood, este drama romántico es una obra de emociones contenidas, miradas que dicen más que mil palabras y decisiones que pueden cambiar una vida. La historia de Francesca y Robert es tan sencilla como conmovedora. No hay giros forzados ni trucos de guion, solo el peso de un amor que llega cuando menos se espera, pero que resulta imposible de ignorar. Meryl Streep deslumbra con una interpretación llena de matices, construyendo a Francesca con una ternura y una profundidad emocional que desarman. Eastwood, por su parte, deja a un lado su imagen de tipo duro y nos entrega a un Robert contenido, melancólico, un hombre que entiende lo efímero del tiempo y la importancia de cada instante. Lo más impactante de la película no está en lo que se dice, sino en lo que se calla. Cada silencio, cada gesto, cada duda, construyen una tensión emocional que hace que esta historia sea aún más real. La escena bajo la lluvia, con esa mano indecisa sobre la manilla de la puerta, encapsula toda la esencia de Los puentes de Madison y su dilema central. Pocos romances en el cine han conseguido transmitir tanto con tan poco. No es solo una historia de amor, sino un retrato de las decisiones que nos marcan, de los caminos no tomados y de la lucha entre el deber y el deseo. Ahí radica su grandeza. Una película que, lejos de perderse en el tiempo, sigue conmoviendo con la misma intensidad que el día de su estreno. (ENGLISH) There are films that transcend the screen, stories that, without needing grand flourishes, stay with you long after watching them. The Bridges of Madison County is one of those. Under Clint Eastwood’s direction, this romantic drama becomes a masterpiece of restrained emotions, glances that say more than a thousand words, and decisions that can change a life. The story of Francesca and Robert is as simple as it is moving. There are no forced twists or scripted tricks, just the weight of a love that arrives unexpectedly but becomes impossible to ignore. Meryl Streep shines with a nuanced performance, crafting Francesca with a tenderness and emotional depth that are disarming. Eastwood, on the other hand, steps away from his tough-guy persona to deliver a Robert who is reserved, melancholic, and deeply aware of the fleeting nature of time and the significance of every moment. The most powerful moments of the film are not in what is said, but in what remains unspoken. Every silence, every glance, every hesitation builds an emotional tension that makes this love story feel even more real. The scene in the rain, with that hesitant hand on the door handle, encapsulates everything The Bridges of Madison County is about and the heart-wrenching choice at its core. Few love stories in cinema have managed to convey so much with so little. This is not just a romance; it is a reflection on the decisions that shape us, the roads not taken, and the battle between duty and desire. That is where its greatness lies. A film that, far from fading with time, continues to move audiences with the same intensity as on the day of its release. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/02/25 Full Review Victor M Un clasico.. que todos deben ver, al menos una vez Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/08/24 Full Review Mike P And no this is NOT about Lloyd, Jeff and Beau having a big family reunion in Kentucky...No...THIS is a solid iteration of a much derided soap opera romance novel that everyone hates but everyone buys...It's one of THOSE NOVELS...But this version is lifted up by Clint Eastwood's thrifty and effective direction and Meryl Streep's outstanding performance. They wring the maximum effectiveness from this story about a photographer and a housewife having an affair while her family is away... Somehow these two together get blood from a turnip. Overall: Recommended Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/03/24 Full Review Elise P This is my most favourite film in the whole wide world- ever. Although I cry every time at how sad it is, I love the love story, the passion, the depth of longing, conflicted with the emotions of betrayal and what is desired & wanted over what is ‘right’. The music, the photography, the bridges are all so beautiful. The children telling the story of their mother and reading her letters to each other with the gradual change in their emotions from being angry and upset, to the realisation and acceptance that she was totally in love… just wonderful story telling. I would urge anyone to watch it. But you’ll need tissues. I’m so lucky to have this myself- just happens once in a lifetime…… Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/04/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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