The Way Back

2011 • 133 mínútur

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Four-time Oscar nominee Ed Harris (Apollo 13), Jim Sturgess (Across the Universe) and Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan (Atonement) and Colin Farrell (In Bruges) star in this epic saga of survival from six-time Oscar-nominee Peter Weir (Witness, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World). Inspired by an incredible true story, THE WAY BACK begins in 1940 when seven prisoners attempt the impossible: escape from a brutal Siberian gulag. Thus begins a treacherous 4,500-mile trek to freedom across the world's most merciless landscapes. They have little food and few supplies. They don't know or trust each other. But together, they must withstand nature at is most extreme. Their humanity is further tested when they meet a teenage runaway who begs to join them on their quest. A compelling testament to the human spirit, this gripping wilderness adventure is "Peter Weir at his hypnotic best" (Telluride Film Festival).

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Take the stereotypes out and it could be a four star. You have the never die american, the tough as nails russian, the whiney jew that you make people dislike and the weaker than everyone girl. Make them real. If this is a true story they all can't be as they were portrayed.

It really is a masterclass in film. Performances are awesome as is the writing and direction. As for its veracity as fact...not so much. Can't go into it here but look it up. Evidence is suspect as is the books writer. Records show he was released by the Soviets in 1942. There probably was a breakout but it's shrouded in a mix of truth and legend

Good movie, I wouldn’t say phenomenal but once it gets going, it keeps you watching it until the end. Some dramatic moments, not an “edge of your seat” thriller, but more of an action/drama well-told story.