The Long Walk
“The Long Walk” is a grueling and unpleasant dystopian tale with a cautionary message about the dangers of authoritarian rule. It’s a well-made, skillfully acted film that is to be experienced and pondered upon more than enjoyed.
Film Details - The Long Walk
Director: Francis Lawrence
Cast: Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Judy Greer, and Mark Hamill
MPAA Rating: R
Running Time: 1 hour, 48 minutes
Available in theatrical release
Review Rating: 7/10
It seems fitting that the long-awaited adaptation of Stephen King’s Bachman book “The Long Walk” is directed by Francis Lawrence, the filmmaker responsible for most of the “Hunger Games” movies. In what could be considered an ironic twist, King was somewhat critical of “