paul-nicholson So many things in this movie didn't work for me. I've read many of Bill Bryson's books and I get his style and humour. I don't think the director did.The casting, I didn't think Redford was a convincing Bryson, maybe Nolte would have been better cast in the lead. Redford is too refined and clean cut. Then, as Bryson's wife Emma Thompson didn't work for me either, there was no chemistry between them. I suffered the first hour and a half and fell asleep, I really should have quit earlier.

beachstircrazy I know everyone one says "the book was better "...But seriously, I laughed my ass off at the book. This was just not an accurate portrayal. If you have nothing to compare it to, it's ok.

wildflowerhoney I haven't read the book, so I wasn't expecting anything in particular from this film, but I *did* expect it to be interesting, full of spectacular scenery, and to have some decent dialogue. At best, this movie is inoffensive, and at worst, it is just boring.The premise looked promising and the stars looked reliable, but in the end the film lacked bite and the characters didn't hold my interest. There's a reason I don't watch Hallmark movies, and this one is on par with those, unfortunately.Oh well, there were one or two shots of nice scenery.

HotToastyRag Retired travel writer Robert Redford is bored. He has a beautiful house, a loving wife, Emma Thompson, and semi-affectionate grandchildren, but he's bored. His idea? Getting together with a buddy and hiking the Appalachian trail, or as he phrases it when he calls all his friends, "going for a walk in the woods." Hence the title.The only snag in his plan? None of his friends want to join him—except Nick Nolte, whom he hasn't seen in decades. They don't see eye to eye on much, but they're stuck together during this hilarious and sweet movie about finding happiness. When you're not laughing yourself silly from every line Nick Nolte delivers, you'll be able to appreciate the beautiful nature that surrounds them, and it's always great to see Robert Redford in a setting he loves so passionately. He gives a little speech about how important it is to appreciate and protect nature, and the movie wouldn't feel complete without it.I absolutely love this movie, and I can't think of anyone I wouldn't recommend it to. There isn't anyone in the world who hates Robert Redford, and there's nothing offensive in the script. It's funny, clever, thoughtful, touching, and wise.