The Trip (2010)

Steve Coogan has been asked by The Observer to tour the country's finest restaurants, but after his girlfriend backs out on him he must take his best friend and source of eternal aggravation, Rob Brydon.

Director:

Michael Winterbottom

Stars:

Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Rebecca Johnson

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steve Coogan	...	Self - Host
Rob Brydon	...	Rob Brydon
Rebecca Johnson	...	Sally
Elodie Harrod	...	Chloe
Dolya Gavanski	...	Magda
Claire Keelan	...	Emma
Justin Edwards	...	Steve's UK Agent
Margo Stilley	...	Mischa
Anna Stockton	...	Katherine
Kerry Shale	...	Matt
Jeronime Palmer	...	Greta Hall Housekeeper
Rita Davies	...	Dove Cottage Worker
Marta Barrio	...	Yolanda
Paul Popplewell	...	Paul
Mike Balderstone	...	Geologist

Storyline

When Steve Coogan is asked by The Observer to tour the country's finest restaurants, he envisions it as the perfect getaway with his beautiful girlfriend. But, when she backs out on him, he has no one to accompany him but his best friend and source of eternal aggravation, Rob Brydon.

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Plot Keywords:

restaurant | road movie | on the road | telephone call | friendship | 

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Taglines:

Two friends, one week, six restaurants, and the journey of a lifetime.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Early in the film, the car stereo plays "Atmosphere" by Joy Division, which Steve Coogan explains he has chosen as the "soundtrack" for their trip, Though neither the song title nor the band are mentioned, in 24 Hour Party People (2002), Coogan played Tony Wilson, the producer who signed Joy Division to his Factory Records label.

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Quotes

Steve: Death is but a moment... Cowardice is a lifetime of affliction.

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Connections

References Gattaca (1997)

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Soundtracks

Atmosphere
Performed by Joy Division
Written by Ian Curtis (as Curtis)/Peter Hook (as Hook)/Stephen Morris (as Morris)/Bernard Sumner (as Sumner) (100%)
Licensed courtesy of Warner Music UK Ltd
Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd

User Reviews

Hard to believe they're acting

The first thing I noticed about this pair up was that the two were made for each other. Their dialogues are so easy, so effortless follow there was no awareness of the intrusion of false, unnecessary dialogue. This is for the movie version. I had a hard time buying the notion that this was a piece of fiction when it most likely was, but that's how smooth the personal and theatrical mixed in. The other lovely part is how the theatrical structure for the piece, the necessary obstructions, personal dilemmas, blended in so seamlessly. These people weren't acting. Oh yes they were! The story, low key as it is, is set against the bleak north country with snow on the ground and complemented by the considerable sophistication of the restaurants. It takes a genuine student of human character to illuminate human behavior in a way this comprehending of the slight struggles for control, as well as the peculiar side effects of self indulgence. It looks simple and easy. To make it this recognizable and entertaining is not. Or maybe it is if you're in their profession in a non Hollywood sort of way.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [France]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 April 2011 (Greece)

Also Known As:

The Trip

Filming Locations:

The Inn at Whitewell, Dunsop Road, Whitewell, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, UK

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$77,904, 12 June 2011

Gross USA:

$2,030,962

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$3,945,217

Company Credits

Production Co:

Baby Cow Productions, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Revolution Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

112 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1