William Hurt,
Kathleen Turner,
Geena Davis,
Amy Wright,
David Ogden Stiers
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Director Lawrence Kasdan and Frank Galati adapted their screenplay for The Accidental Tourist from Anne Tyler's novel. William Hurt plays Macon Leary, a well-known "travel advisor" headquartered in Ba... read more
DVD Release Date: June 1, 2004
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October 14, 2010William Hurt sure made some really great movies back in the 80s and 90s. I cant say that I have watched anything lately that he has starred in. This movie was very good. I had a hard time getting past Geena Davis and her horrible 80s fashion, but I guess that I cant blame the mo... read more
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March 22, 2009The Accidental Tourist starring Geena Davis, William Hurt and Kathleen Turner is a very good film based on the best selling novel.
William Hurt and Kathleen Turner play a couple who's child passes away which places a lot of strain on the marriage. The couple divorces and in c... read more -
February 23, 2008The thing I really love about Kasdan's scripts is that he tells us what happened without TELLING us what happened. A little slow past the first half but still neatly wrapped with great underscored humor. I love Welsh Corgis!
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August 10, 2011fb1144932598A marvelous cast and an interesting story pretty much insures that this film would strike a chord with this viewer. Geena Davis as Muriel Pritchett, William Hurt, as Macon Leary, and Kathleen Turner as Macon's ex-wife, Sarah, headline, but the supporting cast, including Amy Wrigh... read more
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November 26, 2008William Hurt's character, Macon Leary, is the opposite of Anthony Bourdain. He's a world traveler, but unwilling to try new things or actually experience other cultures.
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November 30, 2009I didn't like this movie. I thought it was really boring, especially with Hurt's performance, and Davis just annoyed me.
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November 17, 2011I watched this film with great anticipation, knowing it was an Oscar nominee for best picture. It looked like the kind of movie I would like. Description reading like a thoughtful viewing experience, a mixture of comedy and drama. It started out pretty good, the whole thing about... read more
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January 8, 2011Kind of lazy in its metaphors, maybe that's the book's fault, I don't know, I can't read. Good cast though.
Critic Reviews
August 15, 2011
Wesley Lovell, Oscar Guy
January 2, 2011
Randy White, Common Sense Media
A mature, well-made film for teens and adults. Full Review
July 2, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Kasdan's film lacks the spirit of Tyler's novel; he seems to be the wrong director to translate the author's affectionate and humorous treatment of the characters. Fortunately, Geena Davis as the ecce... Full Review
June 4, 2005
Gregory Weinkauf, ÜberCiné
A genuinely beautiful and human story out of the Hollywood mills. Subtly amazing work from all concerned.
April 20, 2004
Nick Davis, Nick's Flick Picks
This is a warm movie told in the temperature of almost-recognizable life; it's a believable love story, joked up a bit but not too much. Full Review
August 14, 2003
Rob Thomas, Capital Times (Madison, WI)
Beautifully-acted comedy-drama that doesn't overdose on its quirks.
August 5, 2003
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
Hurt and Davis at their peaks in a touching, well-crafted drama
March 2, 2003
Jeffrey M. Anderson, San Francisco Examiner
Stiff and boring, with only Davis giving it a burst of life.
July 27, 2002
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Literate and engaging, loaded with great actors, and (surprisingly) also rather funny.
May 31, 2002
Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena
'O Turista Acidental' não é empolgante, não tem cenas marcantes e não nos apresenta personagens particularmente carismáticos. E, no entanto, é um filme muito bom. Full Review
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