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The Accidental Tourist is a 1988 American romantic comedy-drama film directed and co-produced by Lawrence Kasdan from a screenplay by Frank Galati and Kasdan, based on the 1985 novel of the same name by Anne Tyler. The film stars William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, and Geena Davis. Its plot follows a travel writer who is struggling to cope with the sudden death of his son and the breakdown of his marriage. As he retreats…
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Among many examples of great literature not guaranteeing good film adaptation is *The Accidental Tourist*, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Anne Tyler. Eponymous 1988 film directed by Lawrence Kasdan, despite having and deserving its share of awards, is far from masterpiece such esteemed source would suggest. The protagonist, played by William Hurt, is Macon Leary, introvert Baltimore man who has found the perfect jo…More
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Lawrence Kasdan directed The Accidental Tourist which stars William Hurt, Kathleen Turner and Geena Davis. It is based on a novel by Ann Tyler, something I didn’t know but the movie has me thinking of seeking it out. The movie is about a travel writer whose son has died. As the film begins, his wife announces that she wants a divorce. It’s a comedy. A good one. A gentle one. More of a light drama I guess. Hurt is Ma…More
Lawrence Kasdan directed The Accidental Tourist which stars William Hurt, Kathleen Turner and Geena Davis. It is based on a novel by Ann Tyler, something I didn’t know but the movie has me thinking of seeking it out. The movie is about a travel writer whose son has died. As the film begins, his wife announces that she wants a divorce. It’s a comedy. A good one. A gentle one. More of a light drama I guess. Hurt is Ma…More