The Trip (2011)
82%RT Audience Score: 70%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Amiable, funny and sometimes insightful, The Trip works as both a showcase for the enduring chemistry between stars Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon and an unexpected perusal of men entering mid-life crises
The Trip is like a fancy meal – it’s not just about the food, it’s about the experience. And what an experience it is! Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon are hilarious as they travel through the English countryside, eating at fancy restaurants and doing their best Michael Caine impressions. It’s a comedy that’s both clever and touching, and it’s sure to leave you with a smile on your face. Plus, there’s swearing, drugs, and sex references – what more could you want?
Production Company(ies)
Carolco Pictures, Pacific Western Lightstorm Entertainment,
Distributor
IFC Films
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Netflix)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
TV-MA
Year of Release
2011
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.00 : 1
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Runtime:1h 49m
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Language(s):
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Country of origin:Norway
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jun 10, 2011 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 17, 2012
Genre(s)
Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Paul Popplewell, Margo Stilley, Claire Keelan, Rebecca Johnson, directed by Michael Winterbottom, written by Michael Winterbottom, produced by Andrew Eaton, Melissa Parmeter, comedy, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Kimberley Jones, Connie Ogle, Tom Long, Jim Schembri, Rick Groen, Joe Williams, Tom Cassidy, Deborah Young, Veronica Lee, MPAA rating, food critic, northern England, friendship, mid-life crisis, improvisation, celebrity impersonations, jealousy, family relationships, love, support, restaurants, Yorkshire, Observer Magazine, British culture, literature, popular entertainment, James Bond movies, horror movies, Netflix series, TV shows, streaming movies, limited release, IFC Films
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Budget and Earnings Details
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Rob Brydon – Self
Paul Popplewell – Paul
Margo Stilley – Mischa
Claire Keelan – Emma
Rebecca Johnson – Sally
Andrew Eaton – Producer
Melissa Parmeter – Producer
Michael Winterbottom – Director
Director(s)
Michael Winterbottom
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Andrew Eaton, Melissa Parmeter
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (108) | Top Critics (44) | Fresh (96) | Rotten (12)
Terrific stuff.
July 15, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
Kimberley Jones
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
The Trip is not about food; it’s about friendship, one that will give you plenty to laugh – and think – about.
July 14, 2011 | Rating: 3/4
Connie Ogle
Miami Herald
TOP CRITIC
The Trip is a comedy about two guys going to fancy restaurants in the English countryside. Sounds hilarious, huh? Well, it actually is.
July 8, 2011 | Rating: B+
Tom Long
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
Fuelled by some inspired and very funny improvisations – their duelling Michael Caine impersonations are a scream – the film gradually settles into a meditation on mid-life malaise.
July 4, 2011 | Rating: 3/5
Jim Schembri
The Age (Australia)
TOP CRITIC
Much more than an appetizer, if not quite a main course, it definitely goes down a treat.
July 1, 2011 | Rating: 3/4
Rick Groen
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
The pinch of pathos in this tart comedy makes the “The Trip” a transportive experience.
July 1, 2011 | Rating: 3.5/4
Joe Williams
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
TOP CRITIC
I enjoyed The Trip, but I will have to watch it again after a few more Netflixed movies (including Shandy), and see if it might lift this merely funny comedy into something more.
March 24, 2021
Jack Fleischer
Battleship Pretension
Clever road-trip comedy has swearing, drugs, sex references.
April 3, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Tom Cassidy
Common Sense Media
Told through the comedic eyes of Coogan and Brydon, The Trip is deliciously illuminating…and funny.
November 16, 2019
Debbie Lynn Elias
Behind The Lens
Viewers feel like a fly on the wall — or a third seat at the table — listening to two witty, amusing men intent on one-upping each other.
January 8, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5
Kelly Jane Torrance
Washington Examiner
A wry, touching and often funny study of friendship and fame. All in all, it’s a beautifully judged and original piece of comedy.
July 18, 2018
Veronica Lee
The Arts Desk
Now, in a way, The Trip is terribly up to date. Now, in a way, The Trip is terribly up to date. The Trip harks back to when movies, still not far removed from vaudeville, showcased stars who were able to do acts…
May 17, 2018
John Powers
NPR’s Fresh Air…
Plot
A dysfunctional couple head to a remote cabin to reconnect, but each has intentions to kill the other. Before they can carry out their plans, unexpected visitors arrive and they face a greater danger.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The Trip stars Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, both known for their comedic talents and improvisational skills.
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