Beautifully shot, compelling survival story

Rating: 7/10 (8 October 2018)

'The Way Back' is an impressive film all round. Based on a remarkable true survival story of a group of escaped prisoners and their 4,000 mile journey on foot to freedom, this film was always going to be make for fascinating viewing and the story certainly lives up to expectation. There are some excellent performances from the lead actors and the film is shot beautifully, capturing the stunning scenery and surroundings perfectly.
I always appreciate true story films where the story is allowed to speak for itself, with no artificial Hollywood drama or superficiality. The plot of 'The Way Back' remains faithful to the true story it is based on and the characters have depth and personality. The film does go through a few lulls, particularly towards the middle, and does move at a slow pace throughout, so a good level of patience is required. Overall, this is a very good survival film and an example of how a true story should be converted to the big screen.