id247 I have to admit I have a soft spot for road movies, Vanishing Point, Dirty Mary Crazy Larry, Duel, The Road Warrior (Max Max 2), Paris Texas, The Hitcher (original), Cold Fever, The Straight Story, The World's Fastest Indian, and others that have escaped my mind for now, well to that list, you can now add Bonneville.It's lightweight entertainment compared to those films above, but for anyone who has been on a cross-country trek, by car or by hitchhiking, then this film is for you.The three leads are terrific, Jessica Lange, Joan Allen and Kathy Bates, ably supported by Tom Skerrit, the landscapes are wonderful and by the end of this film I had a large smile on my face.Heartwarming and life-affirming, I recommend this film.

Michael O'Keefe Comedic drama about three close friends on a road trip. Arvilla's(Jessica Lange)husband Joe dies and she is forced to bring his ashes to a funeral in Santa Barbara arranged by his daughter Francine(Christine Baranski). Arvilla's two friends Margene(Kathy Bates)and Carol(Joan Allen)go along for the ride in Joe's Bonneville. A few stops are made along the way as Arvilla leaves some of her husband's ashes. She describes Joe as a man of the world and his ashes should be spread about instead of being buried next to his previous wife. Along the way Margene is smitten with a big rig driver Emmett(Tom Skerritt). Carole, the prime and proper Morman, learns to gamble and drink in Las Vegas.Some real beautiful scenery. Some silly situations, but I think this flick was way too long. Bates is actually a hoot; while Lange is just pathetic. Also in the cast are Victor Rasuk and Tom Wopat. No THELMA and LOUISE here, sorry.

valnj It seems like quite some time since a refreshing film like Bonneville has hit the big screen. The film was one in which longtime friendships and healthy romantic relationships were valued. Bonneville also reminds the audience about the importance of keeping one's word (in this case a promise of a wife to her now deceased husband) to another human being.In addition to the morality evoked, Kathy Bates, Joan Allen and Tom Skerritt create wonderful, sympathetic characters. As usual, Kathy Bates does not disappoint the audience with her perfect comedic timing.The scenery is also reflective of the beautiful country in which we live - a real treat, especially for those who haven't had the opportunity to travel out West.Go see it and enjoy!

farkas-john Bonneville allows you to step away from all the "I have to" things going on in your personal and professional life and takes you on a wonderful, emotional journey, where you share the cross country experiences of Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates, and Joan Allen. It's a "feel good" movie, with great actors, a story to tell, and outstanding scenery. It's an adventure that everyone can enjoy, whether young or old or male or female. It's also a movie that permits you to imagine how you would handle personal conflicts associated with making the right decisions in life, and then dealing with the consequences, either good or bad. I highly recommend Bonneville and know you'll walk away with a smile on your face and more at peace with the world around you.