The Bridges of Madison County (1995)

A love postcard for Iowa!

"Madison bridge county" was for Eastwood a truly turning point along the films of his successful career.

This romantic movie has a factor so crucial that becomes the main strength. The presence of the pleasant and hyper talented actress Merryl Streep, the most natural actress in the last five decades in U.S.A. And I think to myself Eastwood grew up as actor with such partner.

The classic script is supported, improved and even enhanced by her superb skills. Bear in mind, for instance, her corporal and sign language enrich the inner world of this unsatisfied woman, whose desire resides in being kept in mind regarded and respected far beyond her place as wife and mother.

On the other hand, the subtle camera use is admirable, intimate and extremely depictive. Every frame and every shot before the unerring encounter talks by itself.

It's obvious this movie is a clever spin of the famous David Lean's "Brief encounter", perhaps a mite overlong, but extremely touching, kind and suggestive.
October 16, 2008

repeat viewings required

This is a film that I first dismissed as corny, but as time has passed I can now appreciate the struggles of the protagonists in middle-age angst, tempted by the overwhelming feelings that love can bring. The book was horrific tripe, but the film is done well, thanks to C Eastwood who is masterful as a director and actor, not to mention to the incredible Ms. Streep (as always!)
August 22, 2008

WONDERFUL LOVE, ROMANCE DRAMA

BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY THE NAME SPEAKS FOR IT SELF, MY WIFE ENJOYS THIS MOVIES AS WELL AS ME. SEE THIS MOVIE SHOWS WHAT CAN HAPPEN IN YOUR LIFE WHEN THERE IS SO MUCH ROUTINE AND HOW YOU CAN KEEP A SECRET SO BOT TO HURT ANYONE BY KNOWING YOU MADE A MISTAKE. THEN YOU MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOUR FAMILY EVEN THOUGH YOU FEKT TRAP. SO I RECOMMEND TO MAKE THIS A MOVIE NIGHT WITH POPCORN AND SPEND SOME QUALITY TIME WITH THE SPOUSE SO IT DONT HAPPEN TO YOU. July 22, 2008

Original edition of movie, The Bridges of Madison County

This purchase was EXCELLENT. The movie is top quality, perfect packaging and mailing, in perfect condition, and I am HIGHLY PLEASED WITH THIS COMPLETE TRANSACTION. July 3, 2008

A Movie for the Heart

Eastwood's tear jerker is finally released in definitive Edition.After the bare bone release (FULL PICTURE!!)years ago ,Warner finally considered this classic for a re-release.It has an audio commentary from the editor and the camera operator.There ares some nice docs and the film is presented in it's full wide screen glory and a new 5.1 Dolby track.
It's great to watch this wonderful movie as it was ment to seen.
Sit back and enjoy. June 4, 2008

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