“The Way Back” could have been as by the numbers as its title, a name that telegraphs a need to be redeemed, to rebound from adversity. But it isn’t.
It’s also a tribute to Affleck, the filmmakers and his well-chosen fellow actors that though he’s the film’s only boldface name, “The Way Back” has not been allowed to turn into a star vehicle but instead functions as a smooth ensemble. More than that, most evenings find him at Harold’s Place, a non-gentrified dive bar whose other patrons are adept at bringing him home when he becomes falling down drunk, which is often.
As it turns out, Jack was a spectacular basketball player in his youth, the CIF Player of the Year two years running, before flaming out in college. Too embarrassed to think about the alcoholism that should mandate his refusal, he says yes. Not surprisingly, as assistant coach Dan Espinosa tells Jack, Bishop Hayes’ squad is a ragtag bunch of middling-at-best players who needle each other and have never even heard of team spirit.Among the individuals we get to know are Marcus , whose self-esteem outpaces his game, Brandon , talented but lacking in confidence, and Kenny , who focuses on his social life more than his teammates.
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Such a beautiful movie and story
If I have to see Ben Affleck's fat face again....
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