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Janice Page, Boston Globe: Thanks to confident filmmaking and a pair of fascinating performances, the way to that destination is a really special walk in the woods. Read more
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Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune: Director Lee has a true cinematic knack, but it's also nice to see a movie with its heart so thoroughly, unabashedly on its sleeve. Read more
A.O. Scott, New York Times: The 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. Read more
Eleanor Ringel Gillespie, Atlanta Journal-Constitution: The film is meant to be simple and charming. Unfortunately, it's simple and boring. Read more
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times: A loving little film of considerable appeal. Read more
Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly: The movie is saved from unbearable lightness by the simplicity of the storytelling and the authenticity of the performances. Read more
Rick Groen, Globe and Mail: If you ever doubted the power and scope of silent film, watch The Way Home. Read more
Philip Wuntch, Dallas Morning News: Eul-Boon Kim's soulful portrayal of the illiterate, deaf-mute grandmother illuminates the dignity of her demeanor and the sad resignation in her eyes. Read more
Paul Malcolm, L.A. Weekly: A conventional if appealing tear-jerker. Read more
Marta Barber, Miami Herald: The film has good actors and enough quirky moments to keep it interesting. Read more
Edward Guthmann, San Francisco Chronicle: Kim is the heart of The Way Home. She gives it simplicity, truth and a shimmering grace. Read more
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Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star: While certain cues, like the happy music, suggest that this movie is supposed to warm our hearts, Jeong-Hyang Lee's film is just as likely to blacken that organ with cold vengefulness. Read more
Jessica Winter, Village Voice: Punitively affirmational parable. Read more