There's a rather grumpy chap called Norman Thayer, as he's got older he's become quite a purveyor, of snide and sneering comments, of complaining, grieving laments, like a rusting, buckled, beat up, old conveyer; with his wife they've settled down on golden pond, a place that they both love, and are so fond, then daughter Chelsea passes by, with her new partner by her side, and a young lad that they leave there, and then they're gone; it takes a while for the curmudgeon to develop, a liking for the boy, and to envelop, but the ice quite quickly thaws, as they fish for trout with jaws, at the end you'll feel refreshed, and full of hope.
As much as I love Henry Fonda, and he is spectacular in this, it's his daughter who bowls me over, she always does, although Katherine Hepburn should take some credit too.
Plot summary
For Norman and Ethel Thayer, this summer on golden pond is filled with conflict and resolution. When their daughter Chelsea arrives, the family is forced to renew the bonds of love and overcome the generational friction that has existed for years.
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The Cantankerous Curmudgeon...
It deserved a re-watch.
I first saw "On Golden Pond" back in the early 80s and thought it was a very good film. Now, decades later, I decided to re-watch it and thought it was terrific! I think it's possibly because I am older and can relate a bit more to Norman!
When the story begins, Norman and Ethel Thayer (Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn) arrive at their summer place on the late in the New Hampshire wilderness. Both are elderly and Norman is well aware that this might be the final season he enjoys the home that's been in their family for many years. What happens next? Just see the film!
The reason to see this film is the acting....and it's certainly a story that is dependent on acting and not stunts nor action. And, both Fonda and Hepburn are terrific...both earning Oscars for their lovely performances. Additionally, while the story is simple, it's exquisitely written and is among the better films of the 1980s.
Beautifully shot and quite a moving film
On Golden Pond was a lovely little film. While a tad too long and perhaps a little leisurely in the pacing, the film is beautifully shot. From the cinematography and the scenery the film is gorgeous to look at. The music is also tender and poignant, while the story is beautiful and heartwarming and the script funny, intelligent and beautifully written. The direction is wonderful too, while aside from the cinematography the acting is On Golden Pond's greatest strength. Henry Honda and Katherine Hepburn give lovely performances and are very believable together while Jane Fonda is every bit as good. All in all, lovely little film, worth seeing for the cinematography and acting. 8/10 Bethany Cox