The Bridges of Madison County (1995)
Photographer Robert Kincaid wanders into the life of housewife Francesca Johnson, for four days in the 1960s. (imdb)
Cast and Information
Directed By: Clint Eastwood
Written By: Richard LaGravenese, Robert James Waller
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep, Jim Haynie, Victor Slezak, Annie Corley, Sarah Kathryn Schmitt, Christopher Kroon
Country: USA
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The Bridges of Madison County belongs to 31 collections
1. They Shoot Pictures 1,000 Greatest Films (2008 revision) (collaborative: moderated by Scottathon - 39 stars)
2. They Shoot Pictures 1,000 Greatest Films (2010 revision) (collaborative: moderated by MMAlpha - 32 stars)
3. They Shoot Pictures 1,000 Greatest Films (2012 revision) (collaborative: moderated by PeaceAnarchy - 25 stars)
4. Academy Award - Oscar - ALL Best Picture, Directing, Acting & Screenplay Nominees (collaborative - 22 stars)
5. They Shoot Pictures 1,000 Greatest Films (2017 revision) (collaborative: moderated by iconogassed - 22 stars)
6. They Shoot Pictures' Recommended Viewing (collaborative: moderated by Cinephile - 19 stars)
7. They Shoot Pictures 1,000 Greatest Films (2011 revision) (collaborative: moderated by PeaceAnarchy - 14 stars)
8. Films available in HD (collaborative: moderated by kubricksucks - 13 stars)
9. They Shoot Pictures 1,000 Greatest Films (2020 revision) (public: djross - 13 stars)
10. 1960s period film (collaborative: moderated by djross - 8 stars)
11. List: Taschen (collaborative: moderated by KasperL - 6 stars)
12. Chick Flick (collaborative: moderated by td888 - 5 stars)
13. AFI 100 Passions (collaborative: moderated by PeaceAnarchy - 5 stars)
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15. Top 3000 movies with the most votes on IMDb (public: fanfic - 5 stars)
16. Tearjerkers (collaborative: moderated by cambel - 3 stars)
17. Meryl Streep's Oscar Nominations (collaborative: moderated by CCLZA - 2 stars)
18. INFJ movies (collaborative: moderated by sboden - 2 stars)
19. Sound Design (collaborative: moderated by paulofilmo - 1 star)
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22. 1995 Wide Releases U.S. (collaborative: moderated by Roman_Herbom)
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MartinTeller | 45 6th |
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A tepid romantic fantasy for bored housewives, barely a notch above a Harlequin paperback. Frustrated but steadfast mother with unfulfilled dreams, in struts a rugged but senstive world traveler who likes jazz and quotes Yeats. Cue several carefully crafted poignant moments and implausible speeches, and don't forget the tinkly piano music. Streep and Eastwood are both fine, although I wouldn't say they rise above the mundane material. Very standard, uninspiring stuff.
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KasperL | 80 86th |
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It takes great actors to sell grand romantic sentiments. Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep are great actors.
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hellboy76 | 60 26th |
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Meh romance film with old people. Bonus points as I was born and grew up in Madison County, Iowa.
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Pickpocket | 1 12th |
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Tedious and unsatisfying portrayal of 2 boring old people who do boring things and fall in love. Clint if you are gonna show a body double of Meryl Streep getting naked at least get someone who is at least somewhat believable. Watch that scene and try not to be taken completely out of the film, ridiculous yet awesome. All the present day scenes with Streep's kids are miserable to watch. Seriously, find some better actors.
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3Names | 89 73rd |
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This is not gonna be for everyone. (I know. What movie is...?) But this is a lovely, mature, heart-breaking film about unrequited love... Beautiful work by two of our greatest...
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PeaceAnarchy | 35 2nd |
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Two mediocre stories tied together to make a pretty bad film. The central story is cliched and uninspired. Streep's performance is the best part and even that is nowhere near enough. Lots of talk about fate and love and obligations as the story goes through the predictable paces while never saying anything original. What really brings this down from mediocre to bad is the horrifically acted framing story of Streep's children discovering her adulterous romance, complete with tidy resolution.
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| 1 | webdw | 80 84th |
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Having read the book, it was hard to believe that Eastwood & Streep became cast as the central characters. Streep was superb. Eastwood showed again why he used to be an underrated cinematic talent. But, they not only pulled it off, they really did their roles well. I've seen those "Bridges" in and around Winterset, IA and they're touchstones to the past - as are similar bridges in NH and VT. A good love story well done for the screen.
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xav2nice | 89 99th |
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De Clint Eastwood avec Clint Eastwood himself et Meril Streep (1995). L'autopsie d'un coup de foudre !
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Augusto | 85 44th |
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Meryl Streep is simply magnific (again). She is really,really, wonderful. And it's a very pretty movie, one of the best love stories.
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| Average Percentile 59.37% from 1562 Ratings |  |