One of the all time greatest outdor movies made was On Golden Pond, directed by Mark Rydell and produced by Bruce Gilbert. Although On Golden Pond debuted in movie theatres twenty-eight years ago, it still holds its own even in 2010. On Golden Pond was originally a 1979 screen play written by Ernest Thompson.
The Setting
The actual site On Golden Pond was filmed was on a lake in New Hampshire. The beautiful scenic views captured in this movie by the crew of Mark Rydell and Bruce Gilbert are breathtaking. The scenes of mist coming off the water, the loons gliding across the lake are forever embraizened in my memory.
Fond Memories
The fishing scenes in On Golden Pond brought back great memories of times I spent fishing with my grandpa. Being on the lake at sunrise, the chilly air and the special one on one time with family.
The Love Story
The times Norman and Ethel, Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn, are shown on the lake add to the beautiful love story this film portrayed. The pond scenes with Norman and his grandson Billy showed the awkwardness of family love.
The Main Characters
The rugged, yet fragile look of Henry Fonda in this movie added to the beauty of On Golden Pond. The fact this was Henry Fonda's last film made it even more special.
Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn had never been in a movie together before On Golden Pond. Both portrayed their roles magnificiently. Jane Fonda portrayed the role of Norman and Ethel's daughter well. The abrasive relationship Norman and Chelsea had fit into the outdoor enthusiast theme.
This movie viewer's last thoughts
Although panaramic filming creates beautiful images, the scenes of On Golden Pond are more meaningful to this movie viewer. The first time I watched On Golden Pond, I was at a theatre with my great grandma, my grandma and my mom….a lifelong special event. The actors and actresses that portrayed the roles of Norman, Ethel and Chelsea were realistic enough to seem like parents and daughter in real life. A beautiful movie that truly creates lifelong memories.
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