A walk in the woods gives robert redford a new old friend. Noltes character is the only guy who says yes to walking the. A walk in the woods is essentially a twohander piece between robert redfords bill bryson, a traveling writer who teams up with his old companion stephen katz nick nolte for a hike along the 2,000 mile plus appalachian trail. With select movies these days you dont have any time because the budgets so low. Robert redford is no longer jeremiah johnson, and nick nolte sure isnt the prince of tides, but both are lively in a walk in the woods. Iowa born bill bryson robert redford, author of travel, science, and various other books, has returned to america after living in england for some years. Starring robert redford, nick nolte and emma thompson, a walk in the woods is a hilarious and touching comedy based on the book by. Jan 23, 2015 robert redford and nick nolte go for a walk in the woods in ken kwapis broad, bland adaptation of bill brysons 1998 tome. A walk in the woods film locations romanticasheville. Robert redford has decided to direct a walk in the woods, a project. Robert redford, nick nolte recreate the appalachian mountains for a walk in the woods the two stars sat down with hypable to discuss the bookto film adaptation due to the ongoing covid19. Robert redford and nick nolte in a walk in the woods. With robert redford, nick nolte, emma thompson, mary steenburgen. A walk in the woods is the tale of a writer looking for his next great adventure, but recognizing that he may have seen his final adventure already.
A walk in the woods is directed ken kwapis off a screenplay by rick kerb and bill holderman and stars robert redford, nick nolte, emma thompson, mary steenburgen, nick offerman, and kristen schaal. Jan 23, 2015 a welcome showcase for wonderful star turns by robert redford, who also produced, and nick nolte. Sep 01, 2015 several years ago, plans to film a walk in the woods as the longawaited screen reunion of paul newman and robert redford fell apart because of newmans failing health. Rediscovering america on the appalachian trail, has been adapted into a hollywood film starring robert redford, emma thompson and nick nolte. Its not quite grumpy old men on the appalachian trail, but a walk in the woods mines the memoir by bill bryson for the story of two old guys, played by robert redford and nick nolte, as. I asked him about that click below to listen to his reply. A walk in the woods robert redford in butch cassidy and the sundowner kid 3 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars. Film critics tell robert redfords a walk in the woods to. A walk in the woods official trailer 2015 robert redford, nick. I asked bob what he thought was the great thing about.
Those words are quoted by author bill bryson robert redford early on in this delightful film adaptation of brysons 1998 bestseller a walk in the woods, and its as good a reason as any for him to attempt the daunting challenge of hiking the 2100plusmile appalachian trail. Filming locations for a walk in the woods with robert redford. The image might remind audiences of a classic scene in the film that made. A walk in the woods r broad green pictures 104 min. Amiable yet less compelling than any road trip movie starring robert redford and nick nolte should be, a walk in the woods is ultimately a bit too pedestrian. Redford and noltes walk in the woods is lame and unfunny. Buy a walk in the woods dvd 2015 by robert redford from amazons movies store. Hes now living in new hampshire and while walking around his neighbourhood discovers a section of the 2,200 mile appalachian trail which spans the distance between georgia and.
A walk in the woods is a 2015 american biographical comedydrama film directed by ken kwapis and starring robert redford, nick nolte and emma thompson. Several years ago, plans to film a walk in the woods as the longawaited screen reunion of paul newman and robert redford fell apart because of newmans failing health. The film contains strong language, sexual innuendo and nick noltes rear end. Robert redford, left, stars as travel writer bill bryson and nick nolte as longtime pal stephen katz hiking 2,118 miles along the appalachian trail in a walk in the woods. Released in 2015, a walk in the woods follows bill bryson robert redford, an elderly novelist who doesnt have much excitement left in his life. Robert redford stars in a walk in the woods, not walking.
In a walk in the woods, robert redford s character is trapped on a ledge overlooking a gorge in an impossible situation. Official movie site for a walk in the woods, starring robert redford and nick nolte. Jan 28, 2015 robert redford and nick nolte in a walk in the woods photograph. The book is written in a humorous style, interspersed with more serious discussions of matters relating to the trails history, and the surrounding sociology, ecology, trees, plants. Rent a walk in the woods 2015 starring robert redford and nick nolte on dvd and bluray. A walk in the woods official trailer 2015 robert redford, nick nolte. In this new comedy adventure, celebrated travel writer, bill bryson academy award winner robert redford, instead of retiring to enjoy his loving.
Both robert redford and nick nolte evoked the words and spirit of paul newman at the sundance film festivals a walk in the woods gala. A walk in the woods is a call to get off the couch, but the real message imprinted on its signpost is that the movies should find a path for guys like him. A walk in the woods may not be deserving of high praise, but its a harmless tale of reconnecting. The movies geriatric themes can therefore be described as semiintentional, and redfords performance is really so stilted its as if he is playing. Movie debut of a walk in the woods starring robert redford.
Rent a walk in the woods 2015 on dvd and bluray dvd. Robert redford, emma thompson and nick nolte in a walk in the woods credit. When robert redford, the founder of the sundance film festival, has a film playing here in park city, you hope for the best. Watch all robert redford movies and series full online free here. Robert redfords 2015 movie a walk in the woods release date is september 2 is about hiking the appalachian trail at and rediscovering america. Like that mildly amusing travelmemoircumelongatedhumor. Once he commits to walking the appalachian trail, he seeks a traveling companion. A movie starring robert redford and nick nolte based upon the popular appalachian trail book a walk in the woods by bill bryson will have its debut on january 23, 2015 at the sundance film festival in utah the movie will be released to the public in belgium on august 19 and in the netherlands on august 20, 2015. Robert redford and nick nolte hike the appalachian trail this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. In this new comedy adventure, celebrated travel writer, bill bryson academy award winner robert redford, instead of retiring to enjoy his.
Redford, who also will star opposite nick nolte, has long wanted to make a film adaptation of bill brysons bestselling book. There is only one question that you need to ask yourself before deciding to see a walk in the woods. A walk in the woods 2015 bill bryson robert redford and stephen katz nick nolte atop mcafee knob along the appalachian trail 2015 broad green pictures, photo by frank masi redford. Ongetraind begint zeventigplusreisboekenschrijver bill bryson robert redford aan the appalachian trail een 3500 km lange, slopende voetroute door het. A walk in the woods stars robert redford, nick nolte in. Aug 31, 2015 sundance and butch cassidy had been looking for a third act for years in 1973, they costarred in their second film, the sting, and a decade ago, redford optioned a walk in the woods to be just. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A walk in the woods robert redford pictures cbs news. Aug 31, 2015 in a walk in the woods, robert redfords character is trapped on a ledge overlooking a gorge in an impossible situation. A walk in the woods soundbyte redford originally optioned the book with the thought of doing the movie with paul newman. With two leads well into their 70s, this adaptation of. A walk in the woods, with robert redford, is a scenic trek spoiled robert redford, left, and nick nolte on an appalachian trail hike in a walk in the woods. After trying for the better part of a decade, robert redford may finally be able to bring bill brysons travel memoir a walk in the woods to the big screen.
Robert redford and nick nolte take a stroll on the appalachian trail in a walk in the woods redford plays a rather fictionalized version of bryson, who in his mid40s attempted to walk the length of the roughly 2,160mile appalachian trail. When robert redford originally purchased the rights to bill brysons 1998 memoir a walk in the woods, he intended it as a reunion film for himself and his lifelong friend paul newman. Aug 31, 2015 a walk in the woods with robert redford and nick nolte is a broad comedy and a touching rumination on aging and living life to the fullest. Robert redford discusses adapting a walk in the woods. The book is written in a humorous style, interspersed with more serious discussions of matters relating to the trails history, and. Robert redford a walk in the woods cultural weekly.
For many appalachian trail at hikers who watched the movie, a walk in the woods, part of the fun was trying to identify filming locations they might have seen along the way. Based on the 1998 bookmemoir of the same name by bill bryson, it was released on september 2, 2015, by broad green pictures. The film is a biopic of author bill bryson robert redford, who has lived out the last two decades exploring britain and authoring books before returning to new. A walk in the woods is a 2015 american biographical comedydrama film directed by ken kwapis and starring robert redford, nick nolte and emma. Broad green pictures appalachian trail officials are worried about a surge of hikers after the release of a walk in. In this new comedy adventure, celebrated travel writer, bill bryson academy award winner robert redford, instead of retiring to enjoy his loving and beautiful wife academy award winner emma thompson, and large and happy family, challenges himself to hike the appalachian trail 2,200 miles of americas most unspoiled, spectacular and rugged countryside from georgia to maine. Frank masi, smpsp o ne of robert redfords most famous scenes is jumping off a cliff into uncertainty with his best friend in. Robert redford s 2015 movie a walk in the woods release date is september 2 is about hiking the appalachian trail at and rediscovering america. It wasnt redford s idea to premiere a walk in the woods at sundance, but instead that decision came from john cooper, director of programming. Can you justify sitting through an utterly predictable and rather tame man vs. So a walk in the woods is also a movie about friendship, said redford, who, when he originally got involved with the project in 2004, envisioned doing it with an old friend of his. Sep 17, 2015 robert redford, emma thompson and nick nolte in a walk in the woods credit. A scene from a walk in the woods with robert redford and nick nolte redford bryson and nolte katz are well into their seventies.
A walk in the woods 2015 jeannie mary steenburgen and bill bryson robert redford. Few of us knew the church in an early scene is saint bridget catholic church in sharon, connecticut almost everyone, however, knew that the initial steps onto the appalachian trail by stars robert redford and nick. A walk in the woods by ken kwapis ken kwapis, robert. Rather like a fun, geriatric version of wild, this longaborning film version of bill brysons. Sundance and butch cassidy had been looking for a third act for years in 1973, they costarred in their second film, the sting, and a decade ago, redford optioned a walk in the woods. May 27, 2015 heres the official synopsis for a walk in the woods. A walk in the woods, with its assured, clever and funny direction.
Official trailer for a walk in the woods starring robert redford, nick nolte, emma thompson and nick offerman get movie times, tickets. A walk in the woods director on robert redford putting film. Sep 02, 2015 based on the bestselling book by bill bryson, a walk in the woods was initially conceived by robert redford as a project that would reunite him onscreen with butch cassidy and the sundance. Robert redford and nick nolte star in the 2015 comedy a walk in the woods, based on bill brysons memoir. Sep 01, 2015 robert redford, left, stars as travel writer bill bryson and nick nolte as longtime pal stephen katz hiking 2,118 miles along the appalachian trail in a walk in the woods.
While most of the film locations are in georgia near the southern end of the 2,174mile trail, the biggest landmark in north carolina that you. After spending two decades in england, bill bryson robert redford returns to the u. Run time 104 minwhen an aging travel writer sets out to hike the 2,100milelong appalachian trail with a longestranged high school buddy, the duo learn that some roads are better left untraveled. A walk in the woods director on robert redford putting film on.
I expected more from a robert redford film, but like the character he portrays, he is past his prime. Frank masi, smpsp but shes soon shuffled back into the wings, and is probably better off out of it. Sep 06, 2015 a walk in the woods, starring robert redford and nick nolte as novice hikers who attempt to complete the trail, was filmed mostly in the woods around atlanta. The director of the robert redford nick nolte comedy a walk in the woods learned firsthand during the shoot that noltes upperbody strength is as impressive as ever. Certainly, it is hard to resist a rare opportunity to observe these seasoned septuagenarians go at it. A walk in the woods director on robert redford putting. Having examined robert redford s commitment to preserving the unspoiled beauty of the american wilderness, in my 2007 critical essay robert redford and the american west, i was not surprised that he had been fascinated by a walk in the woods, bill brysons humorous account of hiking the appalachian trail, ever since reading the 1998 book in 2002. Factchecking a walk in the woods with director ken kwapis. Robert redford and nick nolte, two icons of cinema, are a perfect comedic pair, bringing their characters to life with exceptional nuance.
Okay, this movie isnt great art, but its delightful, funny, filled with veteran actors nick nolte, robert redford, mary steenburgen, and emma thompson who, as. A walk in the woods movie clip book talk 2015 robert redford, nick nolte movie hd duration. May 27, 2015 107 videos play all a walk in the woods audiobook by bill bryson bill bryson audiobook a walk in the woods interviews. Robert redford, nick noltes friendship shines through in a. A walk in the woods stars robert redford and nick nolte. Robert redford and nick nolte go for a walk in the woods in ken kwapis broad, bland adaptation of bill brysons 1998 tome. The director of the robert redford nick nolte comedy a walk in the woods learned firsthand during the shoot that noltes upperbody strength is as. Based on bill brysons bestseller, the movie costars emma thompson, mary steenburgen. The image might remind audiences of a classic scene in the film.