The Way

this movie is a very interesting movie

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THE WAY is a small, simple road movie about a father who completes the pilgrimage his son died on. Along the way he is joined by three other pilgrims - a Canadian, an Irishman and a Dutchman - who all have their own diverse reasons for pilgrimage. There is very little that is big about this film except for its heart and the landscapes. It is that rarest of things- a nice film that leaves you feeling good about the world, without descending in sickliness or falseness. There is an obvious relationship to THE WIZARD OF OZ: four characters, all on a journey, hoping it will cure them of their particular problem. Here we have a man who wants to lose weight, a writer with writer's block and a woman who wants to give up smoking. The film is competently handled, bar a few dreadful musical choices, and rather enjoyable. The Christian subtext might not appeal to some but it is never over-played, with the attack on abortion being unusually sensitive.

At a time in my life when I have been growing quite cynical about the future of cinema and film making, 3 movies this year have worked to restore my faith in our ability to make great movies, and I hope they portend a glimpse into the future of this, my favorite art form. In recent months, I've been treated to not just one, but three deeply moving film treats. 127 Hours, The Kings Speech, and this movie, "The Way" which is my favorite of all. These movies are all powerful and dense in content and emotion, without the use of gratuitous sex or violence. They are adult, real, frank, and thought provoking, without being twisted or gross. These are three completely different movies, from three different directors, and with very different subject matter. Their only common thread is that they are simply good. Very good. Films like these are the reason I fell in love with the movies so very many years ago. The one which zeroed in on my individual heart though, even among these three great films, was "The Way". There are plenty of great reviews here about the specifics of the film, and I encourage you to read enough of them to pump you up to see it, but don't try to find out too much about the movie. How it unfolds, etc.. The movie itself can be a mini pilgrimage. Just go, knowing you will enjoy it more than Twilight Part X, and let your self be vulnerable to this beautiful movie. This film is a chance for you to have a 2 hour mini-pilgrimage of your own. To reflect on your own journey in life, whatever form that it taking. To suffer, die, and be reborn in a brief afternoon at your local multiplex, and to give a knowing smile, and wink from time to time, and to laugh as well. In short, this masterpiece by Emilio Estevez takes you skillfully through all the stages that happen on real pilgrimage. It's brilliant on every level. It's writing cuts straight to the heart. The editing is perfect, the cinematography gorgeous, and the characters are extraordinarily real, whether they make you cringe, or want to give them a hug, or both, (which is usually the case with not only these characters, but all the real people we meet in our lives). This is us in miniature. All of us. Captured by a master craftsman. I'll actually be hurt, if the academy doesn't recognize this truly amazing film. I'm not sure if it fits the typical Oscar M.O., but if it doesn't, then the academy is blind. I want this film to do very well, in all regards. It's what we need in Hollywood. It's time. We've done enough of the same old thing to last us a life time. How about a steady stream of gems, and genuine works of personal love, such as this being offered on many more screens, than CGI sterility and vampire soap operas. This is one to savor, and let it have it's way with you emotionally. There was literally not a dry eye in the (sadly underpopulated) theater my wife and I went to. One of only two screens in this city of hundreds, to be showing the best movie out right now, hands down.

How in the world does Danielle die on this perilous jaunt ....and the rest of the movie we watch nothing but parties, wine and food? The Character development is completely ridiculous....some goofy Canadian woman just starts in on Tom calling him "Boomer" Oh C'mon! I loved it when she hauls off and smacks him for no apparent reason...If this was supposed to be a metaphorical sophisticated flick then the writing was juvenile...sorry Emilio....I'm sending this one back to the editor! How do you take this piece 121 minutes and not start laughing...about 15 minutes in and I was already giggling. Trust me if you rate this higher than 5 stars you should seriously consider seeing a professional ....this one is a stanky tour of big $$$ Hollywood showing off a not very talented actor using daddy's money to try and write and direct,,,try sticking to acting....let us know when that starts going well...you ain't no Ron Howard dude!

I like nothing more than when you see a movie that you only have meagre expectations of, maybe you'd heard of it or seen a trailer but don't know what to expect and then WHAM it blows you away. That is exactly what happened with Emilio Estevez's The Way. The movie is not your typical Hollywood blockbuster. It isn't fast paced, it isn't full of action or riveting moments. Instead it is simple, heart felt, subtle and completely and utterly beautiful. Your emotions will just run high and while the movie has this dark undertone of sadness and grief, the beauty, and the spirit of the journey will lift you up and make you want to experience this again and again. I haven't seen a movie that made me feel this way in such a long time. The stunning scenery is only small part of this film but what a beautiful countryside this rag tag group of pilgrims experience. Its a story about four people from different walks of life on the same walk to experience something...anything...and you will walk with them step by step. Martin Sheen is a Hollywood icon and a terrific actor but this is probably his best role in years. Sheen gives a powerhouse performance that just makes you love and feel for this father looking desperately to find a son he's lost, but also a piece of himself. Sheen is riveting and this was an award worthy performance. Yorick van Wageningen is Sheen's first companion that he meets. A dutch man who, on the surface is walking The Way for his weight but you will learn much more about him. He seems a bizarre match to Sheen but they work well together and he is a lot of fun and adds a smile to the film. Deborah Kara Unger is the jaded and angry Canadian girl (she really is Canadian!) She adds a definitive flare to the cast with her sarcasm and biting wit but has perhaps the most to take from the journey. James Nesbitt is perhaps the least developed of the characters as he comes on late in the movie but he is still an important part of the cast and he is terrific. Nesbitt's character most importantly gets Sheen to finally open up about his son. Writer, director and creator of the film Emilio Estevez plays the small role of Sheen's son. It is significant though because I think the intensity of the emotions Sheen displays is increased by the fact that Estevez is actually his son. Estevez really blew me away with his previous project Bobby. I've come to the conclusion that when Estevez cares about a project he puts every ounce of his soul into the film. The Way demonstrates what kind of passion he puts into his film. It is just beautiful in every sense of the word. The Spanish countryside is stunning, the shots he uses of all of them together walking the trail, and the relationship he creates between these four strangers who are completely different. I felt on the verge of tears through the whole film but not just because it is sad because there are scenes of sadness but just how heart felt and honest and passionate this movie is. Please see this beautiful and simple drama because it is magnificent. 10/10

Maybe the best movie I ever saw. What do you want out of a movie?... I saw this movie twice and I couldn't keep my eyes dry. This movie moves you. What do you expect from a movie? I want it to move me. If this won't move you, you're heart is stone. Not getting sentimental (in the script etc) is what got me to tears. Not aiming for it is what got me. This is so truthful. This is merely a shout out to Emilio Estevez and Martin Sheen for their performances. Respect, I hope to see more.

A great deal of love and thought has been put into this film by Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez, i remember watching an interview with them both and they seemed very proud of finally bringing it together. Unfortunately it managed to irritate me. The film is so full of cliché and over sentimentality that it detracts from what could have been a wonderful film. I guess part of the aim, which comes into play through various scenes was to make these characters seem rude, annoying or in some cases untrustworthy only for perception to change as the film progresses and as they get to know each other. This idea also comes into play briefly with the gyspy scene to which the outcome is an unexpected one and at other times. The problem i have is that in reality Sheens character would have stayed well away from everyone involved. The characters themselves are deeply unoriginal. The weed smoking Dutchman, brash Irish writer etc, it's too much. It felt so staged that i couldn't endear myself to anyone. The addition of music timed to the clock throughout the film was to me a poorly chosen and cheesy soundtrack. I won't delve into specifics on certain scenes but just a quick mention of the final scene as they peel off one by one, watch and cringe. Some positives, the scenery is fantastic and it does have it's touching moments. Sheen is dependable. I'm afraid i didn't enjoy this film, i felt it could have been so much more and at 2 hours long it's, far too long. Not for me

Very rarely does an American movie capture and portray moments of psychological import. This is no different. The writing and execution of this production is very short of what is required. This production is a monochrome take on the Wizard of Oz story - in this case, a grieving father and three unsought-after companions take a long walk in the mountains of Spain. So we have an American of pensionable age striding off like his life depends on it - when we are lead to believe he's too lazy to walk a few yards when playing golf with his mates prior to discovering his son's demise. He doesn't struggle with walking at any point in this movie. Oh come off it! That surely should form part of 'The Journey'. Then we have the idiot companions - an outspoken and opinionated Canadian woman, a stereo-typical Dutchman, and a Irish travel-writer with writers' block. Oh yeah, right! If I'd been the bereaved father I think I might just have murdered somebody en-route. Then you have the grieving father seeing visions of his son at various points. Well OK, that's understandable. Suddenly lose somebody that means a lot to you and you begin to see them in anyone that looks vaguely familiar or is wearing clothing that you associate with the lost one. In this film though, it doesn't quite work. There is a UK TV horror-comedy currently showing entitled Psychoville and all I could think of every time we were shown the dead son 're-appearing' was the silent singer who haunts the male librarian in the aforementioned TV show. No, this film is a miss.