“Franchise” tends to be a dirty word, but one series we love returning to is “The Trip.” What started as a comedy lark starring Steven Coogan and Rob Brydon, directed by Michael Winterbottom, has become a treasured string of films, and the latest entry, “The Trip To Spain,” has arrived just in time for the summer movie season.
The formula here hasn’t changed much, except this time around, the pair have a new adventure waiting for them in Spain. Impersonations, insults, jokes, and personal drama all come to the surface once again, and it’s great fun to be back with this duo. Here’s the official synopsis:
After jaunts through northern England and Italy, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon embark on another deliciously deadpan culinary road trip. This time around, the guys head to Spain to sample the best of the country’s gastronomic offerings in between rounds of their hilariously off-the-cuff banter. Over plates of pintxos and paella, the pair exchange barbs and their patented celebrity impressions, as well as more serious reflections on what it means to settle into middle age. As always, the locales are breathtaking, the cuisine to die for, and the humor delightfully devilish.
“The Trip To Spain” opens on August 11th.