23 Walks
Film poster
Directed byPaul Morrison
Written byPaul Morrison
Produced byStewart Le Marechal
Anna Mohr-Pietsch
Maggie Monteith
Starring
CinematographyDavid Katznelson
Production
company
Met Film Production
Release dates
  • 30 July 2020 (2020-07-30) (Australia)
  • 25 September 2020 (2020-09-25) (United Kingdom)
Running time
102 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Box office$421,146

23 Walks is a 2020 British romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Paul Morrison. It stars Alison Steadman, Dave Johns and Graham Cole. It was released on 30 July 2020 in Australia and on 25 September 2020 to cinemas in the United Kingdom.

Cast

Location

Although not stated on screen, the outdoor scenes where the walks take place were filmed in the London Borough of Barnet – in Chipping Barnet and Hadley, including King George's Fields in Monken Hadley (which is on the London Loop).[1]

Release

The film was released on 30 July 2020 in Australia,[2] and on 25 September 2020 in the United Kingdom.[3][4]

Reception

Critics generally praised the film, while others panned the script and dialogue. As of October 2021, 73% of the 22 reviews compiled on Rotten Tomatoes are positive, with an average rating of 5.9/10.[5] The Sydney Morning Herald praised Steadman's acting, saying "Her performance is a masterclass in the art of elevating a mediocre script" and that "she is the factor that makes 23 Walks something other than a dead loss".[6][7] Subculture Media called it a "brilliantly written film that packs quite a punch as it explores social topics that many other films would shy away from", labelling it "one of the best screenplays of 2020".[8] Others named it an "incredibly sweet film".[9][10][11][12][13][14]

References

  1. ↑ Bridgers, Lucy (24 September 2020). "23 Walks: Barnet and Hadley on the Big Screen". High Living. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
  2. ↑ Walker, Jarrod. "23 Walks". FilmInk. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  3. ↑ Sandwell, Ian; Geisinger, Gabriella (7 August 2020). "UK film release dates: Find out when all the latest movies are coming to cinemas". Digital Spy. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  4. ↑ Felperin, Leslie (24 September 2020). "23 Walks review – dog-lovers follow the path to romance". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  5. ↑ "23 Walks (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  6. ↑ Wilson, Jake (31 July 2020). "23 Walks: a meander into mediocrity". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  7. ↑ Bradley, D. M. (July 31, 2020). "Film Review: 23 Walks".
  8. ↑ "23 WALKS Review (2020)". Subculture Media.
  9. ↑ "Review – '23 Walks'". July 23, 2020. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  10. ↑ "23 Walks".
  11. ↑ Guide, British Comedy. "23 Walks - Film". British Comedy Guide.
  12. ↑ "23 Walks". parkland-picturesnew.
  13. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (1 February 2019). "'I, Daniel Blake' Actor Dave Johns & 'Life Is Sweet' Star Alison Steadman Lead UK Comedy-Drama '23 Walks'". Deadline.
  14. ↑ "Dave Johns On Wearing A Modesty Pouch With Alison Steadman In '23 Walks'". Bleeding Cool News And Rumors. 2020-02-15. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
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