The Trip
User Score
6.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 36
  3. Negative: 6 out of 36

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  1. MarcDoyle
    Jun 13, 2011
    9
    Outstanding film. As we were leaving the theater, three 40-something women were bashing it as pretentious, self-indulgent, and overlong by 30 minutes. I can't believe they watched the same film we did. It has enormous laughs, and some seriously touching moments. I'm now a huge fan of Rob Brydon - what a tremendous talent. It's also a visually beautiful film, with some amazing food/restaurant moments. The impressions and off-the-cuff conversations are side-splittingly funny.… Expand
  2. Lyn
    Sep 1, 2012
    9
    "The Trip" feels like a variation on "Sideways," but quintessentially British. The misty moors instead of the sunny wine country, and witty riffs on poetry and Abba lyrics rather than comical sexual hijinks. And instead of playing out their "issues" with references to wine, these two guys do it with hilarious impressions from show biz. The drama is droll and subtle. Granted, I'm a fan of "talky" films, but I'm really surprised at the critics who felt this was too long. I could have tagged along on this trip for another hour.… Expand
  3. jhcsmith
    Jun 13, 2011
    9
    Fantastic series that analysis two aging comedians ever growing life difficulties. Mixed with competitive conversations were Coogan and Brydon try to better each other with their various skills and impressions, truly fun to watch.
  4. Greatwhitenorth
    Aug 26, 2011
    9
    Went in with no expectations as I was unaware of the actors previous work. Attended in a small theatre in Portland (The Living Room) with an audience who was both open and discerning. This film was well paced, beautifully filmed and extremely funny and brilliantly executed. Other audiences might have been disappointed due to the lack of car chases or crude humour but for those who value well crafted work this is one movie you must see.… Expand

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Metascore
82 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 33 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Connie Ogle
    Jul 20, 2011
    75
    Uproariously funny.
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  2. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Kimberley Jones
    Jul 14, 2011
    89
    Screamingly funny. Like I said, terrific stuff.
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  3. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    Reviewed by: Joe Williams
    Jul 1, 2011
    88
    When the two men compare impersonations of Michael Caine or Sean Connery, Brydon's version is always slightly better - and Coogan knows it.
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