Very best movie i ever watch

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As somebody who had not heard any of this before, it became a curious phenomenon to sit and watch a film and slowly have the realities begin to click into place.

The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

I know everyone one says "the book was better "...But seriously, I laughed my ass off at the book. This was just not an accurate portrayal. If you have nothing to compare it to, it's ok.

'A Walk in the Woods' is basically a middle-aged "bromance" movie. It just happens to be based on Bill Bryson's fantastic 1998 eponymous true-story book. Full disclosure - Bryson is one of my favourite authors, always having something interesting or funny to say. The film is not quite about Bryson (Redford)'s mid-life crisis (as he's now in his 70s, not 40s like the book), but he and a formerly-estranged friend, Stephen Katz (Nolte) set off on the Appalachian Trail, which spans America's east coast, from Georgia in the South to Maine in the North - 2,100 miles (~3,500km)!From the director of 'He's Just Not That Into You' and 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' - not a promising pedigree! - Kwapis nonetheless does a good job of keeping the pace up, which can be hard when it's mostly two guys just walking and talking! But therein lies the beauty of the film - it's simple and sweet, with plenty of jokes and wit between the two old friends, some quick interactions with other hikers on the Trail (such as Schaal, gratingly funny!) and some breathtaking wilderness shots.It did remind me of my time in the U.S., when I did visit the Pisgah Forest in North Carolina and the Great Smoky National Park in Tennessee, where they start their hike. The scenery is helped by Lord Huron's soundtrack, which is folky, but upbeat. The final third is not as engaging as it could be, but there's some sincere moments to be found amongst the humour and everything is propelled by Nolte & Redford's enjoyable chemistry.

Retired travel writer Robert Redford is bored. He has a beautiful house, a loving wife, Emma Thompson, and semi-affectionate grandchildren, but he's bored. His idea? Getting together with a buddy and hiking the Appalachian trail, or as he phrases it when he calls all his friends, "going for a walk in the woods." Hence the title.The only snag in his plan? None of his friends want to join him—except Nick Nolte, whom he hasn't seen in decades. They don't see eye to eye on much, but they're stuck together during this hilarious and sweet movie about finding happiness. When you're not laughing yourself silly from every line Nick Nolte delivers, you'll be able to appreciate the beautiful nature that surrounds them, and it's always great to see Robert Redford in a setting he loves so passionately. He gives a little speech about how important it is to appreciate and protect nature, and the movie wouldn't feel complete without it.I absolutely love this movie, and I can't think of anyone I wouldn't recommend it to. There isn't anyone in the world who hates Robert Redford, and there's nothing offensive in the script. It's funny, clever, thoughtful, touching, and wise.

Robert Redford plays author Bill Bryson as he and his friend Stephen Katz (played by Nick Nolte) walk the Appalachian trail. I've not read the book - I'm not awful keen on Bryson's stuff - but the movie is cute enough. Couple of old guys on the trail reflecting on life. It's a little uneven trying to tackle too many of the threads from the book.The Journey Aging Humor Environmentalism/ScienceIf they had left out the "Environmentalism/Science" which comes across as oddly placed footnotes it would be a tighter movie.Don't take it too seriously and it's OK - cute.