

I can't tell if these people are trying to escape to freedom or trying to escape from their accents. With a great script and cast, Peter Weir was able to craft a movie that is thrilling from start to finish. Weir is a fine filmmaker and with this film he proves that once again. Peter Weir has made some fine movies in the past, but The Way Back is a movie that is a brilliant return to form to what he used to do and he delivers something truly memorable and almost flawless in terms of storytelling. I thoroughly enjoyed the film and if you love a good survival story, then this is the film to watch.

All of the cast members bring something unique to the screen, but it is Weir's eye to create a story worth telling that sets this picture apart from others in his filmography. The Way Back is one of Peter Weir's strongest efforts and it is a movie that delivers some genuine tension and excitement. This is a great film from the first moment and if you love these types of movies, then give it a shot, you'll surely enjoy it. Based on true events, this film is a standout tale of survival in the harshest of times and can make it through with perseverance and determination. The cast make the material work well enough from start to finish. I much preferred this film over Master & Commander and it is a movie that is one of the finer directorial efforts from Weir. This is a strong effort with a great story and terrific talent involved. He always manages to assemble great casts that feature prominently in his films. Peter Weir is a fine filmmaker and he has crafted some truly terrific films.
