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2010
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The Way
Positive Reviews
68
Negative reviews
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3.4
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2.0
Advertisement But once The Way gets beyond the obvious setup, it gradually broadens into something more charming and appealing than a basic moral fabl ..
Av Club
3.2
Advertisement But once The Way gets beyond the obvious setup, it gradually broadens into something more charming and appealing than a basic moral fabl ..
Av Club
3.8
Theres a contemplative loveliness to The Way, an affecting personal project both for Emilio Estevez, who wrote, directed, and plays a small role, and ..
EW
3.8
Its a sweet and sincere family pilgrimage, even if a little too long and obvious. Audiences seeking uplift will find it here.
Rogerebert
4.5
The Way has the makings of a movie that shouldnt work, but it navigates many of those potential faults with surprising competence.
Indie Wire
4.0
The spiritual aspects of the story arent heavy handed, though its most definitely a spiritual journey that Tom takes.
We Got This Covered
1.0
It goes on and on, and just when you think you cant take any more insufferably trite good intentions, it keeps on going.
Time Out
1.3
Because I dont do it for fame, I dont even care about being famous actually.
3.8
A sensuous, expansive hymn to travel and transformation in a movie that honors earthly pleasures as readily as it contemplates higher things.
1.5
To its credit, The Way never gets overly preachy or pure in its redemption story.
Screen Daily
1.5
But it all comes back to character and plot, and The Way, Way Back doesnt have enough of either.
Collider
3.0
The Way never arrives anywhere you couldnt see coming a mile away, but it does so with such empathy that its conclusions feel comforting rather than o ..
4.5
While theres a lot to like in Schenkkans smart script, All the Way is really a vehicle for Cranston, and he delivers in ways that make it much easier ..
Rogerebert
4.5
That isnt a lot to happen in a full length film, and after a point, it begins to seem much of a muchness.
Rogerebert
3.0
Yet Sheen, who is in virtually every scene, somehow manages to hold together this sincere, well intentioned but unlikely film.
Telegraph
2.5
The father son dynamic is played just right, Toms sightings of his deceased son arriving at key moments. If only that resonance carried into the rest ..
1.3
Whats respectable and undeniable is that this is a sincere effort to make a film of sensitivity and spiritual richness.
San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
Gentle, likable and profoundly touching, it makes you want to dig out the hiking boots and make the same journey.
1.5
Estevez does embrace the spiritual and religious elements of his movie. But hes as interested in the journey as the destination.
Ny Daily News
2.5
Okay, since the destination is preordained, what does the script do en route Estevezs answer is two fold: minor episodic adventures + incessantly repe ..
The Globe And Mail
3.5
The Way does not have a moneymaking bone in its body, and I mean that in a good way.
Philly
3.8
A heartfelt project, scrappy and engaging, The Way has its way with audiences despite, not because of, its sentimental excess.
Philly
2.5
A pretty long slog...while it clearly comes from the heart, it doesnt touch it very deeply.
One Guys Opinion
1.5
dramatically inert, spiritually generic The Way seems like it was far more fun to shoot than it is to endure.
Village Voice
3.5
Not that his work has ever been less than stellar, but theres a hardness hes perfected on television and film over the last few decades, a posture of ..
Blu Ray
4.5
For all his awkwardness Estevez is undeniably sincere, regarding both people and nature with disarming good will and maintaining a steady, soothing pa ..
Chicago Reader
1.3
Fortunately, most of Estevez later dialogue doesnt have quite the bumper sticker mentality of this doozy, though it does have its own problems, mainly ..
Mark Reviews Movies
3.8
Still, The Way is, more often than not, a charming piece of work that ultimately works as both a film and as an irresistible travelogue.
Reel Film Reviews
3.0
Sheen is on good form, the Basque country locations look great, and the gentle, meditative messages put out make this hard to dislike.
Radio Times
3.8
Open yourself up to this thoughtful, moving personal adventure and youre in for a uniquely memorable experience.
Rolling Stone
3.0
Thoughtful and emotionally engaging, this is a nicely shot, well acted drama thats heightened by the obviously personal nature of the project, though ..
View London
3.5
There is nothing terribly spiritual about the journey for any of these people, and yet the sheer arduousness of the trek, the beauty of the countrysid ..
Cs Monitor
3.8
The Way also doesnt overreach for significance, like Estevezs last directorial effort, the all star historical fiasco Bobby.
New York Post
3.0
Essentially a buddy road trip flick transformed into a spiritual (but pointedly not religious) sermon, The Way is overly earnest and clumsily directed ..
Az Central
2.5
First theres Joost (Yorick van Wageningen), a tubby, life affirming Dutchman whos walking to lose weight and who isnt above the occasional spliff.
Boston
3.5
Still, all this is pretty much just a personal reactionand of the kind that makes me think that this is strictly a case of The Way being a movie that ..
Mountain X
4.5
Estevez has captured a sense of spirituality as a universal human experience... that does not necessarily have to have anything to do with the superna ..
1.5
It looks good, is occasionally touching, always over explicit, and usually predictable.
Guardian
4.5
Fathers and sons, wives and children, reconciliation and uplift for the soul undemanding schmaltz but most comfortable for its type.
Reel Talk Reviews
1.5
Its a bit like experiencing a life changing adventure with old and new friends all through gorgeous French and Spanish countryside.
4.0
The ensemble acting is superb, as Estevezs real life father, Martin Sheen, delivers a subtly nuanced, compelling performance.
Susang Ranger
3.0
Its something of a relief that, even at 70, Sheen remains a commanding presence who holds our attention throughout every stage of his seemingly endles ..
Total Film
3.2
Its a strange cinematic reference for a film thats all about the joys of not going home.
Oregon Live
4.5
Its a film that could only have been made by an American. Theyre welcome to it.
Mirror
3.8
Like The Big Year it contains blissful moments of clarity and awareness that few movies have lately. You walk out of the theater feeling better about ..
Tamp A Bay
3.0
The Way is a serene experience that prefers to take you by the hand rather than drag you by the foot.
Flicks
3.8
The Way might have been a bit more eventful. Still, its good company.
Stl Today
4.2
Emilio Estevez has made a beautiful film about community, connecting, and moving forward.
Cleve Land
3.0
The film becomes lovable, like a naif precocious son who expatiates about things he doesnt understand but has picked up from O and A levels.
Ft
3.0
Mr. Estevez is both writer and director of this film, and also turns up in a small role, but he gives the spotlight to his father, who makes quite a l ..
Ny Times
5.0
Its not just a good film because of its subject matter or in comparison to some other, more overtly self conscious (and self proclaiming) Christian fi ..
Christianity Today
4.5
Goes exactly where you expect it to and yet this journey is worth the trip because the destination ultimately proves so moving.
Hollywood And Fine
4.0
The Way moves both the heart and the soul with its deeply spiritual exploration into grief and pilgrimage.
Matts Movie Reviews
4.5
With The Way, writer/director Emilio Estevez has created an exquisitely beautiful and emotionally honest film that will resonate deeply with anyone wh ..
3.8
Im guessing more than a few moviegoers will lace up their hiking boots for their own pilgrimage.
Js Online
3.0
Much like Sean Penns Into The Wild, its a heartfelt quest and not without its rewards.
Sky
3.5
The haunted, taciturn Tom isnt an easy man to like or understand at times, especially when one of his few lengthy statements is a rant thats riddled w ..
Sbs
3.0
Thoughtful, well intentioned and with the odd moment of true emotional resonance, but also overlong and with sometimes rather pat revelations.
Film 4
3.8
Ultimately, The Way is a valentine to the Camino and thats enough.
Decent Films
3.5
This modest, heartfelt and utterly unpretentious cinematic spirit quest is too sincere to mock, and yet somehow doesnt succumb to outright sentimental ..
Jam! Movies
3.0
It doesnt feature the most notorious of the Estevezes Carlos (who changed his name to Charley).
Tony Mack
5.0
In The Way he gives a strong, mannered performance, touching every level of emotion.
Media Mikes
4.5
With a melding of intimate close ups juxtapositioned against beautiful panoramic vistas, the visual impact is at times emotionally overwhelming.
4.0
Emilio Estevez and father Martin Sheen may have made this heartwarming pilgrimage movie with troubled brother/son Charlie in mind in hopes that hed se ..
Theepoch Times
3.8
Emilio Estevez directs a road trip movie with a different twist: The characters are all walking. The Way refers to the Camino de Santiago de Compostel ..
Qc Times
3.0
This doesnt apply to those with limited mobility who may need to use other entrances.)
New York Time Out
4.5
The Way is inspiring, cathartic, poetic, hopeful, and makes you want to throw on a backpack, start walking and find yourself.
Graffiti With Punctuation
4.2
Theres no better film this year that illustrates the idea that whats important is the journey, not the destination.
Compuserve
4.5
... presents the intensely faith filled practice of pilgrimage in a way that is not heavy handed or saccharine.
World Wng
3.2
...is uplifting without being maudlin, and has a heart on its sleeve sincerity that sidesteps sentimentality. Its also a bit too long.
Metro Times
3.0
What the film lacks in intrigue or edge it atones for with subtle gradations of emotion from its leading man.
Little White Lies
1.5
Theres Joost from Amsterdam whos wife wont sleep with him because hes fat, and since hes from Amsterdam hes loaded with drugs.
Kpbs
3.5
At times it has the feel of a television movie but the scenery is spectacular and Estavez has a good sense of timing and a gift for cinematic storytel ..
Movie Mom
4.5
Sheen internalises his characters anguish and we see sadness welling up in Toms eyes, underscored with occasional moments of humour.
Liver Pool Echo
4.0
The Way is a rare movie in that it deals with religion and family issues without playing like a sermon or a satire.
Kc Active
3.5
There is Sarah (Deborah Kara Unger), an ill tempered Canadian who smokes too much.
Leepers Us
3.0
Overlong, at times boring, but in the end it seems worth it although youve no idea why. Which, for a film about a pilgrimage, is pretty apt.
News Of The World
1.5
Although the story meanders, theres food for thought about grief, community and faith, plus the odd laugh and tear, along the way.
Movie Talk
3.8
Earnest and thoughtful, with a fine performance by Martin Sheen at its center.
Ohio
4.4
The Way offers an array of life affirming spiritual messages that will resonate with filmgoers of different faiths and walks of life.
News Ok
2.0
Sheens admirable efforts to keep sentimentality at bay are undercut somewhat by Estevezs clumsy script and uneven direction.
Scotsman
3.8
Estevez takes full advantage of the beautiful mountain scenery, dramatic skies and ancient architecture to give us moments of quiet wonder.
Toronto Star
4.4
Terrence Malicks astonishing masterpiece of light, movement, and spirit, casts a dizzying spell and somehow manages to pronounce the ineffable while t ..
Bangit Out
3.0
Though too long and rather padded, this meditative drama derives grand power from the very real connection between its stars, and also that between pl ..
What Culture
3.0
Made with great sincerity and charm, even if dramatically it meanders rather too purposelessly at times.
Daily Express
3.8
The Way is a worthy effort and a sign that Estevez may yet emerge as an excellent filmmaker.
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