Making a movie interesting where people walk for almost two hours is a tough feat, but Francis Lawrence’s The Long Walk finds a way to turn that premise into a thrilling and emotional experience. The film’s dystopian world and real-life metaphors make it one that leaves a lasting mark may it be on its more positive angles or down to its most disturbing topics.
Set in an alternate America under a totalitarian regime after a devastating war, productivity and hope are maintained through a brutal annual event called The Long Walk. Fifty young men volunteer, one from each state, to walk non-stop until only one remains. The lone survivor earns a fortune changing the lives of their family and one wish to be fulfilled no questions asked.
After hearing about this film earlier this year, our expectations were high and we're happy to say that The Long Walk delivers even with the hype. The film is a deep, engaging, and haunting story about survival, humanity, and brotherhood. Whether it’s the respect, love, and friendship built along the way or the disturbing realities audiences must face as each one die one after the other, this film will hit audiences hard. What we appreciate most is that the violence is unapologetic and raw. But this is done in a tasteful manner serving not just for shock value but most deaths if not all having a deeper meaning to it. Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson deliver standout, award-worthy performances whose chemistry heightens the emotional payoff of The Long Walk. Do we recommend this film? Absolutely! But be warned that its impact lingers long after the credits roll.
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The Long Walk (2025) Movie Review: Brutal Realities
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