The Journey

I loved The Journey! There is so much wisdom to be taken away! Brilliant landscapes throughout the film. All in all, The Journey finely captures the human condition and demonstrates our capacity to come to terms with loss however difficult. A subtle and clever film.

The Journey is a beautiful film which encompasses characters who are experiencing a loss that they are struggling to overcome. The film is set in Greece with it's breathtaking scenery, a peaceful quality that gives the film a calming resolution. This feeling is ignited in the characters. A true heart felt film and a pleasure to watch.

The Journey is a lovely story about love, loss, and the importance of community. There is an amazing attention to detail throughout the story and a message about humanity that is sure to touch anyone who watches. There are a few plot points that are a bit too subtle, but if one pays close attention they will be able to fully grasp the full story.

I was lucky enough to see this film at the St. Tropez Film Festival where Lance Nielsen won Best Directing honors -- and I see why. What he has accomplished is so subtle -- so beautiful -- and, for me, so timely and insightful -- that it's nothing short of magic. I came to this beautiful story at a time of transition and loss. The stories of loss juxtaposed against the eternal beauty of the Greek landscape -- giving the characters and us time to explore what grief means -- and how we find the strength to move on -- to embrace life again -- was so powerful and cathartic. It is one of those films I could watch over and over again and get something powerful out of every time I watch it. A masterpiece!

A film you need to watch several times. There's so much in it. Thoughtful and valuable insights for living. Beautiful played by the ensemble and not afraid to bring in some of the political backdrop of the times. All in all worth one's time and then some. Some of it is so familiar as if you are on the holiday or sojourn yourself. The director gets the balance right between telling the story and enabling the scenes to unfold almost at a languorous pace, perfect for the setting. Performances are never out of place and this is held up by the excellent script which for me is the key to unlock the film's overall message.

Good writing is all.