A “QUICK!” Review of “The Long Walk (2025)”

It’s astonishing how gripping a film about walking manages to be. The Long Walk wastes no time, quickly introducing the characters and the rules before plunging us straight into the ordeal. Once the walk begins, the film never relents, remaining brutal, harrowing, and relentlessly intense from start to finish.

The performances across the board are excellent, and Jeremiah Fraites’ score heightens every moment, perfectly underscoring both the tension and the quieter beats. The direction is unflinching, refusing to soften the violence or the horror of the premise. Yet what surprised me most was how hopeful the film feels beneath its darkness. The friendships and camaraderie that emerge along the way are genuinely moving.

The story avoids the clichés of the battle-royale genre, keeping the audience on edge without ever being entirely predictable. Unfortunately, the one major misstep lies in the ending. It feels unsatisfying and muddled in its message, leaving a weaker final impression than the journey deserves.

Still, The Long Walk is a gripping, powerfully made adaptation that should not be missed.

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