very very good.

Rating: 10/10 (9 December 2010)

just to contra the previous review: "21" wasn't a "flop" at all! it was a brilliant movie and Jim Sturgess himself was brilliant in it. so there is no need for him to "redeem" himself.. Jim Sturgess is a great actor, which is evident AGAIN in "The Way Back".
From an ordinary spectator's POV (which are the majority of cinema goers), The Way Back was a thoroughly enjoyable film. All actors portrait their character truthfully and realistically. Colin Farrell never disappoints.
I've noticed that some scenes appeared a bit shortened, probably due to the total length of the film. However, it wasn't as severe that the plot suffered. Some characters seemed to be more developed than others; I personally would have liked "the funny one" of the group to be more funny e.g.
Over all a very intelligent and sophisticated production and emotionally satisfying.