The Way
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"The Way" is a powerful and inspirational story about family, friends and the challenges we face while navigating this ever-changing and complicated world. Martin Sheen plays Tom, an American doctor who comes to St. Jean Pied de Port, France to collect the remains of his adult son (played by Emilio Estevez), killed in the Pyrenees in a storm while walking the Camino de Santiago, also known as The Way of Saint James. Rather than return home, Tom decides to embark on the histor... (Full plot summary below)

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"The Way" is a powerful and inspirational story about family, friends and the challenges we face while navigating this ever-changing and complicated world. Martin Sheen plays Tom, an American doctor who comes to St. Jean Pied de Port, France to collect the remains of his adult son (played by Emilio Estevez), killed in the Pyrenees in a storm while walking the Camino de Santiago, also known as The Way of Saint James. Rather than return home, Tom decides to embark on the historical pilgrimage to honor his son's desire to finish the journey. What Tom doesn't plan on is the profound impact the journey will have on him and his "California Bubble Life". Inexperienced as a trekker, Tom soon discovers that he will not be alone on this journey. On his journey, Tom meets other pilgrims from around the world, each with their own issues and looking for greater meaning in their lives: a Dutchman (Yorick van Wageningen), a Canadian (Deborah Kara Unger) and an Irish writer (James Nesbitt), who is suffering from a bout of writer's block. From the unexpected and, often times, amusing experiences along the way, this unlikely quartet of misfits creates an everlasting bond and Tom begins to learn what it means to be a citizen of the world again. Through Tom's unresolved relationship with his son, he discovers the difference between "the life we live and the life we choose".

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Christianity Today - 10/10 by Kenneth R. MorefieldIt's not just a good film because of its subject matter or in comparison to some other, more overtly self-conscious (and self-proclaiming) Christian films. It is a great film, period.
MediaMikes - 10/10 by Michael A. SmithSmartly written and directed with a master filmmaker's eye, "The Way" is one of those films you'll want to see again and again.
KPBS.org - 9/10 by Beth AccomandoThe film does make a nice travelogue as Tom walks The Way and takes in the scenery. It's not a badly made film but it does aim for very low hanging sentimental fruit.
Bangitout.com - 9/10 by Jordan HillerBetween the sprightly soundtrack, the sensational on-location shoot, the anchoring performance by Sheen, and the methodological freedom permitted so that Avery's pilgrimage can naturally take its course, The Way immerses body and soul.
2UE That Movie Show - 9/10 by Blake HowardThe Way is inspiring, cathartic, poetic, hopeful, and makes you want to throw on a backpack, start walking and find yourself.
The Oklahoman - 9/10 by Brandy McDonnell"The Way" offers an array of life-affirming spiritual messages that will resonate with filmgoers of different faiths and walks of life.
Filmcritic.com - 9/10 by Christopher Nullone of the more joyous movies of the year
MovieMaker Magazine - 8/10 by Dan Lybarger'The Way' is a rare movie in that it deals with religion and family issues without playing like a sermon or a satire.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 8/10 by Cathy JakicicI'm guessing more than a few moviegoers will lace up their hiking boots for their own pilgrimage.
SSG Syndicate - 8/10 by Susan GrangerUplifting and sensitive without being sentimental, the mystic destination is worth the arduous trip.

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