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The Bridges of Madison County

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The Bridges of Madison County (1995)

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Reviews Counted: 26 Fresh: 23  Rotten:3 Average Rating: 7.1/10

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Runtime: 2 hrs 15 mins

Synopsis: The film adaptation of Robert James Waller's wildly popular, bestselling novel. The story takes place in 1965, in the farmlands of Iowa, where bored, middle-aged Italian housewife Francesca has just sent her two kids and husband away to the state fair. Shortly thereafter she encounters... The film adaptation of Robert James Waller's wildly popular, bestselling novel. The story takes place in 1965, in the farmlands of Iowa, where bored, middle-aged Italian housewife Francesca has just sent her two kids and husband away to the state fair. Shortly thereafter she encounters Robert Kincaid, a mysterious, rugged, "National Geographic" photographer, on assignment taking pictures of Iowa's covered bridges. The two are immediately attracted to each other, and when Francesca invites Robert back to her home, they begin a romantic, sensual, illicit affair that lasts over the next few days. For Francesca, this is the first time in years that she's experienced passion in her life, and she realizes that maybe she's found her true love. Robert feels the same way, and shortly before her family returns home, asks Francesca to run off with him. Francesca now must make an important decision -- one that will affect the rest of her life and could leave her with many regrets... [More]

Genre: Dramas

Starring: Meryl Streep, Clint Eastwood

Director: Clint Eastwood
Screenwriter: Richard La Gravenese
Story: Robert James Waller
Producer: Clint Eastwood, Kathleen Kennedy

DVD Info

Release:

Jun 5, 2008

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Keep Case
  • Widescreen 1.85

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital

Additional Release Material:

  • Commentary - 1. Editor - Joel Cox
  • 2. Director of Photography - Jack N. Green
  • Featurette - An Old Fashion Love Story - The Making of Madison County
  • Theatrical Release
  • Music Video

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06/24/06
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Perhaps the only time in history a movie was far better than its source material

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08/21/08
Cole Smithey
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Whether Meryl Streep deserved an Oscar nomination may be debatable, but what's beyond dispute is that scripter Richard LaGravenese and director Clint Eastwood have actually made a better, more enjoyable film than the schmaltzy literary source.

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07/15/08
Emanuel Levy
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06/23/08
Todd McCarthy
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8/10

...an old-fashioned love story for adults.

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05/23/08
John J. Puccio
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3/5

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01/17/08
Beth Accomando
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In Eastwood's hands, it seems, even divorce can be more romantic than orgasms under the right circumstances.

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08/06/06
Leo Goldsmith
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07/31/06
Jeffrey M. Anderson
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3/5

This didn't pain me anywhere near as much as I thought it would. A money-grab, surely, and Clint's weird bush story is very awkward, but generally charming enough for a date with a boring person.

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08/14/05
Gregory Weinkauf
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5/5

Atmospheric love story with Eastwood and Streep in great form.

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06/29/05
Steve Crum
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3/5

Eastwood can do no wrong in my eyes ... but he came dangerously close with this one.

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04/03/05
Scott Weinberg
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3/5

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11/24/04
Emanuel Levy
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3/5

Better than the book.

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05/31/04
Victoria Alexander
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05/17/04
Janet Maslin
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01/16/04
Carol Cling
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11/20/03
James O'Ehley
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4/5

Outstanding drama. Actually makes a case for adultery. You really feel for them and get sucked into this quiet world.

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07/25/03
Fred Topel
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Monica Hayde
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03/23/03
Robert Roten
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3/5

Considering the turgid potboiler it's based on, we should be grateful Eastwood achieved as much as he did.

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02/04/03
Rob Vaux
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