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30th November 2025​

THE SALT PATH (12 115mins)​

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A docudrama starring Gillian Anderson, Jason Isaacs & Denis Lill. A couple lose their home and later discover the husband has been diagnosed with a terminal illness as they embark on a year long coastal trek.

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Here are a few typical reviews:

 

7/10

A scenic ramble

The recent revelations about the criminal actions of the author, and questions raised about her husband's medical condition, have cast a shadow over both the book and this film. However, if we can set these aside, and watch it as a scenic ramble round Britain's beautiful south west coastline, it's a pleasantly enjoyable film, if not entirely original in its content, or moral message. There have been a number of dramas showing an individual, or, in this case, a couple, who, after suffering some personal reverse, decide to drop everything and set off on a long distance hike. Along the way they learn a valuable lesson about their own strengths and weaknesses, and the importance of the kindness of strangers. This is broadly the message of this film too, which ticks the life-affirming boxes, without saying anything terribly original. The reasons for them being in such a difficult position are skated over very quickly at the start - given the recent controversy that's probably just as well - though as a set up for the rest of the plot, it does feel a bit rushed.

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8/10

Authentic and inspiring

There is no doubt that what drew me to this movie was the casting of Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaac. Two supreme actors  who continue to enthrall me and entertain. I soon became engrossed in the story and was mesmerised by both actors, whose performances brought into stark reality the awful circumstances of their characters. Tragic, dramatic but heartwarming this is not a movie of sensations but it is gritty realism. Great production and wonderful images of the beautiful south west of England are a great backdrop to this harrowing journey that set a stunning contrast to the pain and anguish of the plight of the two. Hats off to Gillian and Jason for very fine performances and for recreating the accents and manner of speech of the midlands characters. This film impressed me and left me wanting more.

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6/10

Enduring, Beautiful Journey

As far as I can see, this film is a deeply moving and visually stunning adaptation that captures the essence of Raynor Winn's memoir. The movie follows a couple, penniless and facing a terminal diagnosis, who decide to walk the 630-mile-long South West Coast Path. The film masterfully balances the raw emotion of their struggle with the breathtaking beauty of the English coastline. Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs deliver powerful, understated performances that make their characters' journey feel authentic and profoundly human. The cinematography is a star in itself, portraying the rugged, ever-changing landscape as both a challenge and a source of solace. The narrative, while simple in premise, is rich with themes of resilience, love, and the healing power of nature. This isn't just a story about a walk; it's a testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Is it worth watching? Absolutely. It is a heartwarming and beautifully shot film that offers a powerful message of hope and resilience, making it a truly enriching cinematic experience.

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