Review of The Way (2010) by Scott G — 14 May 2011
Esteves directs his father martin sheen, in a slow moving tale but fully draws you in. sheen on screen throughout certainly is worthy of a watch. here playing a father going to france to pick up his dead son, played in flashbacks and visions by esteves(a great device also) learning he was completing a pilgrimige walk from souuthern france to a place in western spain.
dying not to far in. sheen with regret on his relationship and indeed disapointment of his son, decides he will complete walk and scatter ashes. once going he meets various people. and just tries getting on with it.
a wonderful sad journey at times, esteves taking full advantage of themes, scenery and music to tell story. sheen walks, sleeps talks and then does it again, and it comes off greatly. the film fully kicks into gear when his friendship with 3 other lonely soles are fully established and they make pilgrimage together.
it all connects and not just sheen bhut everyone gets their time to shine and its a entertaining watch. indeed sad at times, a great film about family connection.
This review of The Way (2010) was written by Scott G on 14 May 2011.
The Way has generally received positive reviews.
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