This movie is classic Clint Eastwood. I watched this movie back when i was in high school and didn’t fully understand it. I bought the book and never finished it. Yesterday i watched this movie for the first time. I was beside myself, how could i not have watched this film again sooner. The story is so touching. Its a beautiful story that can only be fully understood after you experience true love. You always here about how great Meryl Streep is but i didn’t realize until Bridges that they are right. She plays the character with a strenght and subtity that only Mrs. Streep could pull off. Clint Eastwood’s score is brilliant. This film is a must have for anyone’s Dvd collection, not just for women. Guys, you can learn alot about women by watching these romantic dramas. Bridges of Madison County is a heavy movie. You have to be in the mood to watch it cause it can leave you physically drained. This movies makes you think about lost love and the possibilty of lost love. Its sad and beautiful at the same time. Eastwood has to be included at one of the greatest directors of all time. Unforgiven, and Million dollar baby, and this? We’ll forgive him for Space Cowboys. Nuff said.