The Way, My Way

2024

Action / Drama

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Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 76% · 5 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 76% · 50 ratings
IMDb Rating 6.5/10 10 591 591

Director

Bill Bennett Photo
Bill Bennett

Top cast

Pia Thunderbolt Photo
Pia Thunderbolt as Cristina
Chris Haywood Photo
Chris Haywood as Bill
Jennifer Cluff Photo
Jennifer Cluff as Jennifer
Laura Lakshmi Photo
Laura Lakshmi as Rosa
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917.53 MB
1280*534
English 2.0
NR
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24 fps
1 hr 39 min
Seeds 3
1.84 GB
1920*802
English 5.1
NR
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24 fps
1 hr 39 min
Seeds 9

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by steveinadelaide 6 / 10

A pleasant meander through the Spanish countryside

The Way, My Way sets out to capture the transformative power of the Camino de Santiago, the famed pilgrimage route across northern Spain. We follow a disgruntled man named Bill, who laces up his boots and embarks on the 800-kilometre journey, seeking some nebulous sense of purpose. Along the way, he encounters a colourful cast of characters, all with their own reasons for hitting the dusty trail.The film's heart lies in its exploration of self-discovery. Bill starts off as a real grouch, constantly griping about blisters and questioning everyone's motives. But there's a vulnerability beneath his gruff exterior, which the film slowly reveals. However, the growth we witness feels uneven. Bill's epiphany at the end, while heartwarming, lands a little flat. It would've benefited from a stronger build-up and a deeper dive into his internal struggles.The performances are a mixed bag. The supporting cast, a blend of actors and real-life pilgrims, shines. They bring a genuine warmth and camaraderie to the film, especially in scenes where weary travellers bond over shared meals and aching legs. However, the lead actor portraying Bill struggles to fully inhabit the character. There are moments where his frustration and self-doubt resonate, but he doesn't quite capture Bill's full arc of transformation.Visually, The Way, My Way is a pleasant travelogue. Lush green hillsides and quaint Spanish villages provide a picturesque backdrop for the journey. The cinematography does a good job of capturing the vastness of the landscape, making you feel the enormity of the undertaking. The use of natural light is particularly effective, bathing the film in a warm, almost spiritual glow.The score is a tasteful blend that underscores the film's themes of introspection and renewal without being overly sentimental. The editing is efficient, keeping the pace brisk as Bill traverses the various stages of the Camino.The Way, My Way aspires to be a profound exploration of personal growth set against a stunning backdrop. While it succeeds in capturing the beauty of the Camino and the camaraderie that blossoms on the trail, the uneven storytelling and lead performance hold it back from reaching its full potential. If you're looking for a lighthearted travelogue with a touch of introspection, this might be your cup of tea. But those seeking a deeply moving character study might want to revisit another film about the Camino pilgrimage, perhaps The Way starring Martin Sheen.The Way, My Way is a pleasant meander through the Spanish countryside, but it doesn't quite reach the emotional heights it strives for.
Reviewed by richinsydney 7 / 10

An authentic story of growth

This film is obviously divisive.There are those who complain it didn't show the scenery, or had bad acting, or unlikeable lead. It's unfortunate none of those things is what the film was about. It could have focused on the scenery, showing every beautiful vista or building along the way. It could have used all actors rather than some actual pilgrims and real people along the way. It could have had a very likeable person as lead. And the movie would have failed its objective.The reason the movie has an unlikeable lead is because that's who he was - a self-absorbed, arrogant, difficult person (did you miss one of the last scenes with him on the phone to his wife?).The story focused almost exclusively on his character, and how he 'grew'. And I believe it did a pretty good job of that, even down to him questioning if he was ready to complete the journey when he was within spitting distance of the end.He basically had an epiphany towards the end - thus meeting the objective of growth.There were some parts that could have been done better. But overall a good movie.
Reviewed by mareesmith-03762 5 / 10

Not The Way

I've watched all the Camino movies and documentaries because they are all hero's journeys and I'm a sucker for that. I wanted to like this film, particularly since it is Australian. The photography and soundtrack were beautiful. Unfortunately, the lead was extremely unlikeable until halfway through. Nothing happened to show the audience he was worth caring about, and he lacked depth both in his behaviour and internal dialogue. He had an epiphany towards the end of the movie that was unfortunately unbelievable, because the insights he gained were not hinted at before. I can't help but compare his character to Martin Sheen's in The Way, a similar man; headstrong, but Sheen had warmth and charisma up the yin yang.This movie makes me appreciate The Way even more than I did before. The four main characters seem like facsimiles of those in The Way (three men and a woman, one portly man who wasn't appreciated in relationship because of his appearance) but with none of the gravitas. Go watch The Way instead.
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