"Walking Out" is kind of a hard movie to judge, because while there are some really good things in it, there are also a number of problems that make it difficult to embrace the good stuff. Actually, what is positive about the movie can at the same time be a problem. I'll illustrate that by pointing out three specific parts of the movie:
(1) The characters in the movie are hard to warm up to. The father character is kind of forceful, getting his son to go through an experience he doesn't really want to experience. The son is often kind of curt and disrespectful. On the other hand, these characters come across as more realistic than you usually get in a movie like this. They are flawed, but they are interesting to a degree.
(2) It takes a VERY long time for the movie to set up the crisis in the movie. To be more exact, it takes about half of the running time, and before then many viewers will get very impatient. On the other hand, it does feel more realistic for the movie to (eventually) present the crisis after spending a lot of time showing routine and casual going-abouts for the characters.
(3) After the crisis starts, what follows is a long, painful, and slow slog for the characters to try and get out of their situation. The viewer will feel the pain and anguish of the characters and be squirming in their seats. On the other hand, many crisis situations are long, painful and slow for the victims. It can be argued that this movie's treatment is more realistic.
The movie is well acted and well made, so that is what has made me give this movie a marginal recommendation. Though I am recommending it, I should point out that this movie is not for everybody, nor is it for any viewing time. The movie is a matter of taste, and should be viewed under the right circumstances. You will have to judge if the movie will fit your circumstances.
(1) The characters in the movie are hard to warm up to. The father character is kind of forceful, getting his son to go through an experience he doesn't really want to experience. The son is often kind of curt and disrespectful. On the other hand, these characters come across as more realistic than you usually get in a movie like this. They are flawed, but they are interesting to a degree.
(2) It takes a VERY long time for the movie to set up the crisis in the movie. To be more exact, it takes about half of the running time, and before then many viewers will get very impatient. On the other hand, it does feel more realistic for the movie to (eventually) present the crisis after spending a lot of time showing routine and casual going-abouts for the characters.
(3) After the crisis starts, what follows is a long, painful, and slow slog for the characters to try and get out of their situation. The viewer will feel the pain and anguish of the characters and be squirming in their seats. On the other hand, many crisis situations are long, painful and slow for the victims. It can be argued that this movie's treatment is more realistic.
The movie is well acted and well made, so that is what has made me give this movie a marginal recommendation. Though I am recommending it, I should point out that this movie is not for everybody, nor is it for any viewing time. The movie is a matter of taste, and should be viewed under the right circumstances. You will have to judge if the movie will fit your circumstances.