In the world of movies we often see characters go on some kind of journey. These adventures comes in all shapes and forms; whether it is journey on a global scale or something pertaining a inner quest. The latest film to capture this adventurous theme is the new biopic: A Walk in the Woods. Directed by Ken Kwapis, A Walk in the Woods is based on the novel by Bill Bryson and tells the story of how Bryson attempted to walk the Appalachian Trail in its entirety. Biopics are not an easy thing to pull off as you not only have to capture the events of the story, but you need to make it work as a film. So did A Walk in the Woods do Byrson's tale justice, or did this biopic loose its way on the trail?
As stated this film follows the story of Bill Bryson (portrayed by Robert Redford). After attending a funeral, Bill decides to walk the entire Appalachian Trail. After getting an objection by his wife Catherine (Emma Thompson), Bill takes Catherine's advice to find someone to go on the journey with him. The only person crazy enough to go with Bryson is Stephen Katz (portrayed by Nick Nolte): an old friend of Bill's who he has not spoken too in 30 years. With everything set the two make their way through the Appalachian Trail; and filled with adventure and humor, this journey would be life changing for the two friends.
