There are a lot of worthwhile elements in this story and it is reasonably well portrayed. The actors do a good job. However, why is it that no one anywhere near the production of this film knew that it is not only completely, hugely stupid to walk with traffic on a road, it is also illegal in many states. Why on Earth would you want to have your back to traffic that is barreling towards you at 50 plus miles per hour, as you walk in the same direction and therefore cannot see what is coming? Why on Earth would you not want to face the traffic, walking against the traffic, so that you can see what is coming and get the hell out of the way if necessary? Astoundingly bad. Hopefully no kids saw this insanity.
Plot summary
Marie, a reluctant resident of a retirement community in Southern Oregon, decides to walk 80 miles down the Redwood Highway to see the ocean for the first time in 45 years.
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August 22, 2024 at 09:35 PM
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Decent film ruined by immensely stupid error
Nice story, pretty well done except...
Shirley Knight was a fine actress and she inhabits the role comfortably here, portraying a range of emotions and characteristics smoothly. The rest of the actors are well cast and are very believable. The story's simple but makes a lot of sense in a world where older folks often feel marginalized and struggle to believe they're maintaining lives of meaning. Here's my one, huge complaint. You don't have to be a genius to not walk in the direction of the traffic on rural roads. Vehicles are approaching from behind - in other words, you can't see what's coming - at high rates of speed. You can be killed in an instant by someone who's texting, otherwise distracted or impaired. The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) website states, "If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic and as far from traffic as possible." How many people were involved in the production of this film which promotes a highly stupid and dangerous practice?
Reality check on that backpack
I wanted to enjoy this film because the idea of walking to the ocean was enticing and I'm an old lady. Unfortunately, other the unlikeable principle characters, the issues which continuity were driving me crazy. Obviously no one on the production staff has ever used a backpack, hiked or camped. I was actually relieved when someone gave her bear spray. I would lay odds that there was no bear proof can far from the campsite. The pack was poorly fit and there was no way, among other things, that big cooking pot would fit. Unfortunately once I started seeing all the mistakes I stopped caring about the characters and the story.