Interesting premise, and predictably good performances all around. I couldn't help feeling that this needed either more character development or more action, though.

"Paul Schrader blends lethargic self-referentiality with anemic political jabs in The Walker." - Nick Schager

Engrossing politico mystery, with Harrelson superb in an unlikely role as a quietly gay 'walker' or escorter of wealthy women. Mystery plot works fine, but it is Harrelson's compelling Oscar worthy performance that impresses, along with a superb supporting cast including Bacall, who also gets her best later year role (and all the best lines) as a seen-it-all, cynical member of Washington society. Beatty is also fun as a blustering politico, but he isn't given as much to do. Immensely satisfying.

Plodding, passionless political pot-boiler (wannabe) which could not have less suspense or intrigue even though there's a murder in reel one! I suppose the acting is ok but the story is incoherent and Woody Harrelson incomprehensible. A boring film, which fails on almost every level. The best bit is when Woody puts his wig in a little house.

The Walker has got a good vibe about it, but it's too dull and complicated to ever become really interesting, and the lack of a real villain or antagonist makes it even more boring. There's nothing to complain about actingwise, but apart from that and the thorough over-classy atmosphere, it's a movie to forget.

Woody Harrelson plays gay %u2018fixer%u2019 / male escort for rich elderly women. He is excellent, as is Kristin Scott Thomas.

"An unexpectedly candid character study that features a supremely solid cast of characters."