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Writer Ernest Thompson, who came up with the original stage play of On Golden Pond and adapted it for film, is lucky to have two giants of the screen give dignity and breadth to his sometimes trite dialogue. Henry Fonda, in his last role, plays a prickly English professor at the disagreeable age of 80. Visiting his summer house by a Maine lake with his wife (Katharine Hepburn), the old man forges an unlikely bond with a lonely boy, comes to terms with his daughter (Jane Fonda) and suffers disorienting effects of mild dementia. Even playing a tired old man, Fonda is an absolute lion of a movie star, and Hepburn brings her special spirit to the part of his worried bride. The onscreen relationship between Henry and Jane Fonda naturally makes one think about their much-discussed difficulties off screen, but that's a side benefit in a movie that is really just a celebration of simple human decency. Directed by Mark Rydell (Harry and Walter Go to New York). --Tom Keogh
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Writer Ernest Thompson, who came up with the original stage play of On Golden Pond and adapted it for film, is lucky to have two giants of the screen give dignity and breadth to his sometimes trite dialogue. Henry Fonda, in his last role, plays a prickly English professor at the disagreeable age of 80. Visiting his summer house by a Maine lake with his wife (Katharine Hepburn), the old man forges an unlikely bond with a lonely boy, comes to terms with his daughter (Jane Fonda), and suffers disorienting effects of mild dementia. Even playing a tired old man, Fonda is an absolute lion of a movie star, and Hepburn brings her special spirit to the part of his worried bride. The onscreen relationship between Henry and Jane Fonda naturally makes one think about their much-discussed difficulties offscreen, but that's a side benefit in a movie that is really just a celebration of simple human decency. Directed by Mark Rydell (Harry and Walter Go to New York). The DVD release has widescreen presentation, director's commentary, documentary footage on the making of the film, theatrical trailer, notes and information about the production, and optional Spanish subtitles. --Tom Keogh
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great (2005-11-12)  The movie was an awsome show of the human spirt and a true coming of age story the acceptance of age accepting death and learning that it is never to late the movie is great the acting was awsome and you really forgot that it was just a movie with no base of truth. What i didnt like though was the ending it seems to build up to a dramatic powerful tearful ending and then before a blink of an eye they screw it up maybe its because im only 18 i dont understand the ending but i jsut didnt like it at all but it did not kill the movie for me its still one of my favorite dramas the ending cost the moive the 2 stars
So beautiful and moving, it's golden (2005-04-15)  If you love Kate, you'll love this film. It is, by far, her sweetest role. You get to watch, in amazement, how beautifully and gracefully she ages. Then you get Henry Fonda, a classic star in his own right. He pulls off a stellar performance of an aging man. Henry and Kate's relationship is remarkable; it is so sweet. This film offers great insight into aging and the fears that go along with it. Jane Fonda adds a brilliant performance as the daughter who is distant from her father. She is a great actress and has many great films, but this is by far her best role. You add the amazing direction of Mark Rydell and classic cinematography of Billy Williams and you get the most beautiful film made. The film is truely stunning.
Great Family Movie (2004-06-22) Hepburn, Fonda and Fonda are fabulous!!This movie will viewed by families for generations to come. There are a lot of messages about life and family in this picture.
Wonderful movie...but (2004-02-02)  Such a wonderful movie package--beautiful music, locations, and acting--of a wonderful story. It could have been made even more special WITHOUT the profanity--GDs and BSs especially. Such language may be common place in the 80's but some people such as I prefer not to listen to it--especially in the presence of children.
Gack! (2004-01-10)  I have tried to watch this movie more times than I can count and every time I fall asleep. It would have kept my attention better if an angry bear broke in the house and mauled a few of them.
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