On Golden Pond (DVD 2003)

Although a reasonably old film it still deals with life as it is today. Life doesn't change as you get older but your outlook does, and this is portrayed exceedingly well in this film. An elderly couple with a gad-about daughter who is reaching middle age. The daughter introduces her new boyfriend who has a son in his very early teens. Three generations who discover what family love is all about. A little slow moving at times but this gives way to the togetherness of people, especially with the down to earth humorous comments that help to make up a very good production.

This is a classic film, with star actors..I remember watching this film many years ago, and loved it, so bought it for nostalgic reasons.
I believe this was Henry Fonda's last film, he was ill during the making of it, and this is obvious. The film concerns the tenuous relationship between father and daughter, and shows how past slights, failures and missed opportunities have had significant influence, on the daughter, into adulthood. The father is terminally ill, and they are together, in a familiar holiday setting, which evokes past memories, and emotions, and the opportunity to heal wounds. The difficult relationship between he and his daughter is said to be reflective of their relationship in real life, and I can't help wonder whether this film enabled them to bridge the gaps. It is touching tribute to a great actor..poignant, sad and elating..and I would recommend it to everyone.