I have NOT read the book, but I understand the author was 30 years younger that Redford when he walked the Appalachian Trail. Suspension of disbelief is one thing, but believing an 80 year old is walking the trail is absurd! Nick Nolte was also way past his prime for age for the co-lead in the movie, although he did have some funny story lines. Casting was just a task that wasn't effective, especially, since Redford was executive producer, a better lead couldn't be considered or Redford's money would have walked.
Again casting really came up short. Considering Redford's age, to cast Emmma Thompson as his wife, given a 23 year age gap, with children and grandchildren no less a product of the marriage is a bit much to swallow! Later on Mary Steenburgen is cast a a potential flirtation is as equally ridiculous.
I so wanted to like this movie, but the ONLY redeeming portrayal by any actor in the movie was from Kristen Schaal a VERY ANNOYING hiker they met on the trail, she was a breath of fresh air.
And CRIMINAL is the only way I can describe the cinematography for the film give the vast beautiful vistas that should have been available on the Appalachian Trail, the scenery should have starred. Additionally, the scene where they fell over the small ledge was so HORRIBLY done on a studio set, the set director should have been shot.
All in all, one of the most disappointing movies I have seen in a long time!
Again casting really came up short. Considering Redford's age, to cast Emmma Thompson as his wife, given a 23 year age gap, with children and grandchildren no less a product of the marriage is a bit much to swallow! Later on Mary Steenburgen is cast a a potential flirtation is as equally ridiculous.
I so wanted to like this movie, but the ONLY redeeming portrayal by any actor in the movie was from Kristen Schaal a VERY ANNOYING hiker they met on the trail, she was a breath of fresh air.
And CRIMINAL is the only way I can describe the cinematography for the film give the vast beautiful vistas that should have been available on the Appalachian Trail, the scenery should have starred. Additionally, the scene where they fell over the small ledge was so HORRIBLY done on a studio set, the set director should have been shot.
All in all, one of the most disappointing movies I have seen in a long time!