After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends (www.imdb.com).
Director: Ken Kwapis (Big Miracle)
Starring: Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Emma Thompson
A Walk in the Woods was a project that started when Robert Redford and the dearly departed Paul Newman were connected to Bryson's book in the 90's. Bill Bryson was 44 when he made his expedition along the Appalachian Trail with Stephen Katz (Nick Nolte). Redford and the added Nolte are in their 70's, so A Walk in the Woods is more of an 'inspired by even' story than a true account. Redford and Nolte exchange blows; their personalities different, rubbing like chalk and cheese. Unfortunately this film's forgettable even if it's frequently endearing. Even though they're following a trail with an end goal, AWITW ends all too abruptly.
2.5/5
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