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Bonneville

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

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David Rooney Variety Oct 18, 2008
It's depressing to see a deluxe cast wasted on such by-the-numbers material. Go to Full Review Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald Aug 29, 2008
3/4
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. Go to Full Review Jim Schembri The Age (Australia) Aug 29, 2008
1/4
A film full of emotional false notes, bad dialogue and cardboard characters... Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 3, 2020
2.5/4.0
The trio's chemistry carries the film far. Go to Full Review Jason Di Rosso MovieTime, ABC Radio National Aug 31, 2008
The story just doesn't do enough to pull the heartstrings. Go to Full Review Des Partridge Courier Mail (Australia) Aug 29, 2008
2/4
Unfortunately, it's as flimsy as tissue, and the actresses, all 50+, really do more with the material...than it deserves. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jerod S @jeroduptown May 7, 2023 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. See more bruce w @RT86265365 Jan 27, 2023 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. See more Feb 6, 2013 Great if you're mature or mature minded woman. Nothing harmful to be found here just innocent fun chick flick. See more Aug 25, 2012 Standard fare but I love the cast and journey of feelings. See more May 28, 2012 so so. old ladies movie See more Apr 28, 2012 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. See more Read all reviews
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Christopher N. Rowley

Director

Jessica Lange

Arvilla

Kathy Bates

Margene

Joan Allen

Carol

Tom Skerritt

Actor

Jodi Russell

Alison

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Bonneville

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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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