63
Metascore
19 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 88New York Daily NewsJami BernardNew York Daily NewsJami BernardLife-affirming story of love, kinship and sacrifice.
- 80Chicago ReaderJ.R. JonesChicago ReaderJ.R. JonesThe plot of the picture is familiar, but it's realized with such delicacy and affection for the characters that it seems as fresh and warm as its verdant setting.
- 80Washington PostMichael O'SullivanWashington PostMichael O'SullivanSimple without being slight, and profoundly moving without dipping into mawkishness.
- 75Chicago TribuneMichael WilmingtonChicago TribuneMichael WilmingtonDirector Lee has a true cinematic knack, but it's also nice to see a movie with its heart so thoroughly, unabashedly on its sleeve.
- 75The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Rick GroenThe Globe and Mail (Toronto)Rick GroenIf you ever doubted the power and scope of silent film, watch The Way Home. The narrative arc is as broad as any chattering feature, the emotional depth is greater than most, and it's all achieved with virtually no dialogue.
- 63New York PostV.A. MusettoNew York PostV.A. MusettoThe film is worth watching if only for Kim, who before this had never seen a movie, let alone acted in one.
- 60The New York TimesDana StevensThe New York TimesDana StevensThe story, touching though it is, does not quite have enough emotional resonance or variety of incident to sustain a feature, and even at 85 minutes it feels a bit long. The premise, too, is a little thin.
- 58Portland OregonianKim MorganPortland OregonianKim MorganThere are many merits to the picture -- it's wonderfully shot and boasts a beautiful performance by Eul-Boom, who acts in gestures of subtle dignity and compassion. But it's questionable how we're to take actor Seung-Ho.
- 50Austin ChronicleSteve DavisAustin ChronicleSteve DavisThere’s also something to be said for wanting a little bit more.
- 50Wall Street JournalJoe MorgensternWall Street JournalJoe MorgensternAffecting, even touching, provided you can put up with its sclerotic pace.