THE LONG WALK [2025] | MOVIE REIVEW | A GRIM ADAPTATION | MOVIE VS BOOK COMPARISON
In this video, I dive into The Long Walk (2025) by Francis Lawrence — a brutal, dystopian adaptation of Stephen King’s first novel under the Bachman name. I’ll cover what works, what doesn’t, and especially the major differences between the film’s ending and the novel’s ending. If you’ve read the book or seen the movie (or both!), get ready: spoilers ahead.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro – Book or film first?
1:30 Plot summary of The Long Walk (novel)
3:50 Key Performances
5:30 SPOILERS AHEAD
8:00 Ending Discussion
10:30 a Look at what is ahead
In this video you’ll learn:
• How the film shifts motivations, especially Ray Garraty’s backstory.
• Why the ending in the movie is more definitive and revenge-driven than the novel’s ambiguous, psychological conclusion.
• What themes are emphasized differently (friendship, sacrifice, oppressive regimes).
Leave a comment: What version resonated more with you? Ray’s hollow victory in the book or Pete’s more literal justice in the film?
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