THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST
William
Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Geena Davis, Amy Wright, Bill Pullman, Ed Begley Jr.
Warner
Bros.; Directed by Lawrence Kasdan
Rated
PG; 121 minutes; 1988
Geena Davis won an Academy Award for
Best Supporting Actress for her role.
Based on Anne Tylers best-selling
novel, this romantic comedy-drama stars William Hurt as a reluctant travel
writer whose world is turned upside down when his wife Sarah (Kathleen Turner)
leaves him and he meets an eccentric dog trainer named Muriel (Geena Davis) who
teaches him to not miss out on enjoying life.
REVIEWS
1988 New York Film Critics' Circle Award
for Best Picture
"One of the year's best. Superbly
rendered. William Hurt is a consummate actor in peak form. Geena Davbis is
marvelous."
Peter Travers, PEOPLE
"One of the year's best. It is that
rare American film that manages to be intelligent, deeply moving and a work of
art all at the same time. William Hurt gives one of the most distinguished
performances of 1988."
Rex Reed, AT THE MOVIES
"One of the year's best.
Enchanting. William Hurt is extraordinarily effective and Geena Davis is the
ultimate off-beat character. A sophisticated mix of tears anb laughter."
Judith Crist
"Romantic, real and endearing.
Another career high for William Hurt and Lawrence Kasdan. Hurt's performance is
a wonder to behold. A breakthrough part for Geena Davis."
Bruce Williamson, NEW WOMAN
"Entertaining. William Hurt, the
most deft of leading men, gives a fine, detailed comic performance."
David Denby, NEW YORK MAGAZINE
"A warm, delightful, perfectly
realized romantic comedy."
Richard Freedman, NEWHOUSE NEWSPAPERS