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88
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Philadelphia Inquirer Steven Rea
Charming is such an overused, film critic-y designation, but The Way Home is that, and more.
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88
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New York Daily News Jami Bernard
Life-affirming story of love, kinship and sacrifice.
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80
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Washington Post Michael O'Sullivan
Simple without being slight, and profoundly moving without dipping into mawkishness.
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75
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San Francisco Chronicle Edward Guthmann
A sweet, unabashedly sentimental tale.
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75
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Chicago Tribune Michael Wilmington
Director Lee has a true cinematic knack, but it's also nice to see a movie with its heart so thoroughly, unabashedly on its sleeve.
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75
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The Globe and Mail (Toronto) Rick Groen
If you ever doubted the power and scope of silent film, watch The Way Home. The narrative arc is as broad as any chattering feature, the emotional depth is greater than most, and it's all achieved with virtually no dialogue.
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70
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Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas
Has inherent sentimental appeal, but Lee balances it with considerable humor and an unblinking eye toward the realities of a primitive way of life.
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63
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Miami Herald Marta Barber
The film has good actors and enough quirky moments to keep it interesting.
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60
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The New York Times Dana Stevens
The story, touching though it is, does not quite have enough emotional resonance or variety of incident to sustain a feature, and even at 85 minutes it feels a bit long. The premise, too, is a little thin.
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50
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Wall Street Journal Joe Morgenstern
Affecting, even touching, provided you can put up with its sclerotic pace.
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