Review of The Walker (2007) by Tony H — 19 Aug 2007

A stunning, egoless central performance from Woody Harrelson.

This review of The Walker (2007) was written by Tony H on 19 Aug 2007.

The Walker has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Noel K (262) on 17 Jul 2009

Not bad, in was a little too slow,and the plot was somewhat weak, but Woody Harrelson's performance is by far the best so far in his career…

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By Terri H (1,064) on 12 Oct 2008

Political thriller with impeccable manners, dominated by Woody Harrelson's central character study (though as is increasingly often the case,…

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By Nathan Rabin (1,078) for The A.V. Club (5,644) on 11 Sep 2016

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By Pandu H (88) on 07 Jan 2010

Such a great cast, but a very boring movie. There was no passion, no thrill. By the end of the movie I thought Is that it…

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By Glenda M (19) on 02 Oct 2010

Fine acting by Woody Harrelson, but the movie itself ends up being pretty boring…

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By Lou Lumenick (2,103) for New York Post (6,650) on 25 Feb 2013

Harrelson's charming flamboyance - seen to great effect in No Country for Old Men - is a great fit for Carter, who carries no small amount…

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By George D (296) on 18 Aug 2011

After a superficial and slow 1st twenty minutes, you are made to make due with an acceptable mild thriller…

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By Tristan F (138) on 29 Nov 2009

Woody is great, and many of the diallogees are intelligent. Lesser for the plot, and badly shot…

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By Gwen H (106) on 10 Dec 2010

Strong performances from entire cast - especially Woody Harrelson. Has some suspense altho could have been more tightly told…

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