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Romance, politics, sex and humor all collide during two men's 11-year journey of passion, self-discovery and adventure.Romance, politics, sex and humor all collide during two men's 11-year journey of passion, self-discovery and adventure.Romance, politics, sex and humor all collide during two men's 11-year journey of passion, self-discovery and adventure.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 1 nomination
Christina Hempstead
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- (as Christina Cameron Mitchell)
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Did you know
- TriviaFalcon Lair Estate served as the setting for much of the film. This historic site once was home to Rudolph Valentino, Doris Duke, Gloria Swanson.
- GoofsIn the "1977" segment, the beer can has a modern-day pop-top.
- Quotes
Beverly: So, Alan tells me you're a homosexual.
Tommy Ballenger: Only because there was nothing good on television.
Beverly: Well, I just find it so intriguing.
Tommy Ballenger: Not always, Liberace for example.
Beverly: Liberace is a homosexual?
Tommy Ballenger: Sadly, yes.
- ConnectionsReferenced in 2005 Glitter Awards (2005)
- SoundtracksBang a Gong (Get It On)
Written by Marc Bolan
Published by Tro-Essex Music International
Performed by T. Rex
Courtesy of Muscadet Productions, Inc.
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Above Average Indie
Considering the tremendous challenges which face today's independent film company, it's always encouraging when one comes along that manages to make a some sort of statement. "The Trip" offers two attractive leads (Larry Sullivan and Steve Braun) and supports, along with some nice scenery and photography.
While the actual road trip doesn't occur until well over half of the film's running time, the title may also suggest the lengthy relationship of the two leads.
Even so, there's something which seems slightly off-balance in the way of formal structure and focus to the proceedings. So much action takes place--even by years --before the actual road trip begins, that its theme becomes a bit vague.
One part of the difficulty may be the lack of close perspectives of the two leads to set them apart from all the other action. We're kept at such a distance that it's hard to really get into their relationship and fathom it as a true focal point of this comedy-drama. In a way it reminds me of another "road" film, "Y Tu Mama Tambien," and the black comedy, "In the Company of Men," in which the camera likewise remains at a distance.
Still, there are engaging moments in "The Trip," allowing one to feel for the leading pair by the end. Writer-director Mike Swain obviously gave it good effort on limited budget and succeeded in making a statement that apparently touched some people.
While the actual road trip doesn't occur until well over half of the film's running time, the title may also suggest the lengthy relationship of the two leads.
Even so, there's something which seems slightly off-balance in the way of formal structure and focus to the proceedings. So much action takes place--even by years --before the actual road trip begins, that its theme becomes a bit vague.
One part of the difficulty may be the lack of close perspectives of the two leads to set them apart from all the other action. We're kept at such a distance that it's hard to really get into their relationship and fathom it as a true focal point of this comedy-drama. In a way it reminds me of another "road" film, "Y Tu Mama Tambien," and the black comedy, "In the Company of Men," in which the camera likewise remains at a distance.
Still, there are engaging moments in "The Trip," allowing one to feel for the leading pair by the end. Writer-director Mike Swain obviously gave it good effort on limited budget and succeeded in making a statement that apparently touched some people.
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- Gross US & Canada
- $306,567
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $13,774
- May 11, 2003
- Gross worldwide
- $306,567
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