The Walker (2007)

User Rating:

6.2/10   

Director:

Paul Schrader

Writer (WGA):

Paul Schrader (written by)

Release Date:

10 August 2007 (UK)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

Tagline:

Everyone loves a good scandal

Plot:

An escort who caters to Washington D.C.'s society ladies becomes involved in a murder case.

Plot Keywords:

Gay Son | Secret | Investigation | Friend | Murder

Awards:

1 win

US TV Schedule:

Wed. July 8	8:00 PM	TMC
Sun. July 12	11:40 PM	TMC

Cast

Woody Harrelson	...	Carter Page III
Kristin Scott Thomas	...	Lynn Lockner
Lauren Bacall	...	Natalie Van Miter
Ned Beatty	...	Jack Delorean
Moritz Bleibtreu	...	Emek Yoglu
Mary Beth Hurt	...	Chrissie Morgan
Lily Tomlin	...	Abigail Delorean
Willem Dafoe	...	Larry Lockner
William Hope	...	Mungo Tenant
Geff Francis	...	Detective Dixon
Steven Hartley	...	Robbie Kononsberg
Garrick Hagon	...	John Krebs
Michael J. Reynolds	...	Ethan Withal
Allen Lidkey	...	Andrew Salesperson
Stewart Alexander	...	Edgar

MPAA:

Rated R for language, some violent material and nude images.

Runtime:

108 min

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital EX

Certification:

USA:R | Ireland:15A | Canada:14A | Sweden:11 | Finland:K-13 | Singapore:M18 | Australia:M | New Zealand:M

Filming Locations:

Isle of Man

Company:

Kintop Pictures

Quotes:

Carter Page III: I have had some illusions shattered... I thought we weren't an aggressor nation. I thought there was a separation between church and state. Hell, I even thought that the people elected the president.

Movie Connections:

References "The Blue and the Gray" (1982)

Soundtrack:

Angel Eyes (Kaos Remix)

The Whitehouse Thriller ?

This film is a cunning web of intrigue and subtle hints as to the next twist. It has a believable plot and a very believable cast.

Woody "the third" must get an Oscar for this. He truly dominates every scene and never lets a deep south accent waiver at all. I think Woody comes from the gore background and enjoys getting in character and making his audience want. This is his pure character acting masterpiece.

The flick is a pleasure to watch although "suffers" from clever dialogue and a slightly slow start. The title needs explained :- it doesn't spoil the film but makes it clearer. "The Walker" is a man who escorts important women from the administration.

All in all, a gripping watch, if you survive the first 15 minutes you'll watch the end again!