Movies about people walking. Some people hate them, some like them, and some wonder why they even exist. Naturally, I haven't seen every one but I generally enjoy watching them. There are two epic trek movies that stand out in my memory. Because they're amazing! Today, we talk about walking!
First up is 'The Way'. 'The Way' is about a man named Tom walking the Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage. I had no idea what that was until I saw the movie. It is this massive hike through France and Spain that people do for various reasons, from health to spiritual cleansing. Tom is walking the Camino in respect to his recently deceased son who died while on the trail. Through the hike Tom learns a great deal about life, humanity, and countless other things. Besides being emotionally and mentally stimulating this movie is also breathtakingly beautiful. How could it not, really? There are few places said to be more beautiful then the countrysides of France and Spain. I have already seen this movie several times, usually forcing someone else to watch it with me. To end, this is truly an uplifting, inspiring movie that makes you feel good about life.
Second is, 'The Way Back'. Although the titles are humorously similar the stories are about as different as can be while still involving walking. 'The Way Back' is about a prisoner escape from a Siberian Gulag during WWII. Did I mention it was based on real events? Well, it is, and that always makes a movie more interesting. This is surprisingly hard to write about because I don't want to spoil anything! The band of escapee's make a break for it in the freezing Siberian winter and have very few supplies. You watch these people overcome incredible obstacles to try and regain the freedom they remember. All the while they are fugitives so they are having to be quite dodgy. The brains and endurance used are an inspiration to anyone who witnesses it! Naturally, this has a bit of a gritty side. There is time spent in prison camps, starvation, and freezing cold. I can't even hint at how it ends but you will be awed by what humans can do.
First up is 'The Way'. 'The Way' is about a man named Tom walking the Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage. I had no idea what that was until I saw the movie. It is this massive hike through France and Spain that people do for various reasons, from health to spiritual cleansing. Tom is walking the Camino in respect to his recently deceased son who died while on the trail. Through the hike Tom learns a great deal about life, humanity, and countless other things. Besides being emotionally and mentally stimulating this movie is also breathtakingly beautiful. How could it not, really? There are few places said to be more beautiful then the countrysides of France and Spain. I have already seen this movie several times, usually forcing someone else to watch it with me. To end, this is truly an uplifting, inspiring movie that makes you feel good about life.
Second is, 'The Way Back'. Although the titles are humorously similar the stories are about as different as can be while still involving walking. 'The Way Back' is about a prisoner escape from a Siberian Gulag during WWII. Did I mention it was based on real events? Well, it is, and that always makes a movie more interesting. This is surprisingly hard to write about because I don't want to spoil anything! The band of escapee's make a break for it in the freezing Siberian winter and have very few supplies. You watch these people overcome incredible obstacles to try and regain the freedom they remember. All the while they are fugitives so they are having to be quite dodgy. The brains and endurance used are an inspiration to anyone who witnesses it! Naturally, this has a bit of a gritty side. There is time spent in prison camps, starvation, and freezing cold. I can't even hint at how it ends but you will be awed by what humans can do.
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