From the talented Director Francis Lawrence that brought us not one, not two, nor three, but FOUR of The Hunger Games movies - he returns with an absolute bang by giving us his insanely executed take on one of Stephen King's gnarliest novels The Long Walk. But this is no The Hunger Games, it's darker, scarier, and much more realistic - a survival thriller that boarders on psychological horror that will leave you feeling both disturbed and moved in all the right ways.

If you think an almost two hour long movie about boys just walking couldn't possibly be any good, then you're in for quite a rollercoaster ride. Francis Lawrence manages to engage us with a story that is not only emotionally devastating but also strangely beautiful as we follow these poor souls on a hellish journey where there's no finish line, but only one can win. However, it's not just about the dystopian rules, it's more about how much longer people can cling to love, friendships, and defiance when every mile or death strips them down.

The cinematography all throughout the movie traps you in with nothing but endless roads and heavy silences that masterfully allows the audience to truly feel the exhaustion alongside the characters - making not only for a very intense but a unique viewing experience.

Every actor gave an incredible performance as they all truly sold the cruel reality that these characters live in - especially our two main lead actors Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson who arguably gave the best performances I've seen all year. Their bond is the true heart of the movie.

Overall, this movie feels like a perfect love letter to all dystopian fans alongside fans of The Hunger Games. So haunting yet so beautiful. A movie that perfectly captures the main ingredient to what makes a great story other then it's concept - and that's creating interesting characters we not only want to see interact, but most importantly to root for.

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