The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is a wonderful, heart warming and at times heart wrenching story of Harold Fry who decides to walk 500 miles to visit an old dying friend, whilst leaving his wife and life behind him. This story has so many lessons to teach. The things I took away from it are 1. You can't save everyone. 2. Some people are on their own path and you can't change that. 3. Sometimes people or animals come into our life and leave just as suddenly, but it was with purpose. 4. That life is meant to be lived. I could keep going on, however I just urge you to watch this beautiful film.

A feel good movie that's mostly garbage. A story of very low IQ and irresponsible individual who cares about no one but themselves. No preparation, no thought, taking recommendations of a random person to an extreme. Completely up and leaves his wife at a whim and leaves her to deal with his responsibilities. No discussion, no thought given to her, just hey I've left you to do this see ya. We're supposed to believe that he's a good and selfless person. And what the idiot is doing is celebrated. "It's beautiful", and his wife is the one who apologizes, no it's idiotic. Think about what his friend is going through this whole time, alone all day every day except for when nurses need to medicate her. And then his wife. If you ever want to support a sick friend, go visit them in the hospital right away. All they want is your company. That's beautiful. Don't spend a 4 week walk to get to them when they're in hospice and could die any day. That's stupid.

This acclaimed and very anticipated drama by the director behind the acclaimed TV show Normal People was one of the movies this year I was most looking forward to; and safe to say, it more than lives up to its expectations. It is the ultimate feel-good story, if you will - showcasing the hardships of life without pulling any punches, yet instilling a sense of hope and finding one's self in beautiful ways. It is a very deep and profound message that works beautifully, and is conveyed in a realistic manner in that you can't save everyone, but that joy can be found in the little things and small places. The actors, as acclaimed as they are, convey this story beautifully, and though I doubt this film will make it to the Oscars, it would be very much deserving. The soundtrack, cinematography, cutting and editing is also splendid, very memorable and beautifully put together. Definitely a great and recommended film for lovers of film, and everyone else!

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is a heartwarming and emotional film that tells the story of Harold Fry, an ordinary man who decides to embark on a pilgrimage to deliver a letter to his old friend Queenie. The film is a slow burn, starting as a simple story of a man walking, but it gradually builds into a poignant examination of grief, guilt, and eventual closure. Jim Broadbent delivers an excellent performance as Harold Fry, capturing the character's quiet desperation and eventual transformation as he walks the 600-mile journey. Penelope Wilton is also good as Harold's wife, Maureen, who is hurt and confused by her husband's sudden departure. The film's direction by Hettie Macdonald is ok, with the cinematography and production design capturing the beauty of the British countryside. The score also adds to the story's emotional weight. However, the plot can sometimes be implausible, and some supporting characters feel underdeveloped. The pacing is often ploddingly slow. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is an occasionally touching and poignant film that, while not perfect, may be worth watching for the performances and emotional resonance. But it never really manages to reach its potential.