mickriley1208 Came to this film late on (2 years) i am amazed how I met this gem go past. Am of a age where I remember daily reports of IRA/UDA attacks on the news, Gerry Adams couldn't even be heard on Tv!. Great film , great script how accurate we will probably never know but how good would it have been to be in that taxi. Great acting from the two lead actors, if you have even a passing interest in history I highly recommend it to you.

krocheav Very nicely shot, written, directed and acted, this is almost a one-of-a-kind treatment of an imagined journey - involving two of modern English/Irish histories most controversial political & personal opposites. It's an almost Shakespearian interaction between two powerful men of contemporary social influence - heading on a crash course that will either ignite or defuse a shockingly long running bloody civil war. Is it treated too lightly? (as some might suggest) or is it safe to assume that both these aging men knew it was now or never - the time had come! Stop the bloodshed, stop the negative destruction of their country, begin to heal and live again, united. Great Irish locations (standing in for Scotland) and music score add much to this entertaining tour de force-musing on what might have happened. I may also go so far to say that prolific british composer, Steve Warbeck's rather potent & melodious score, was actually worthy of a larger project than this (as was his 2001 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin') Some composers don't seem to get the right commissions to grace their above average work. At least he's added handsomely to this thoroughly entertaining venture.

Jack_Brock I'm surprised this movie didn't do better in theatres. The movie revolves around a fictional retelling of the Northern Ireland peace treaty. It tells the tale of the real life leaders Martin McGuiness and Ian Paisley finding some common ground after years of hatred. The movie doesn't choose sides in the conflict but presents puts the war in perspective: honoring the memory of your ancestors by continuing the conflict or giving your descendants hope by finding peace. This is an excellent portrayal of two men who must look past themselves and their prejudices to build a peaceful future.

LouieInLove Fictionalised account of a friendship that became very real. A tale of hope.I like what's been done here. In essence it's an allegory of hope. The Troubles (as they're known) were born out of cruelty/bigotry & in turn these things only flamed fires. Monumental changes were needed & were achieved. However, a fine balancing act is still ongoing & needed to maintain peace & this we mustn't forget. I believe The Journey explores the reality of these things without confrontation as it is essentially, as previously mentioned, about hope & not the troubles head on.The acting is excellent (except for the driver's dodgy generic Scottish accent which turned out to be fake, nevertheless, it was still awful).This film deserves a lot more praise than it is actually getting. I think folk are missing the point of it - what it's actually about & how it has been done.This is a film about hope & not so much about The Troubles in the North & not even about the friendship between Martin & Ian; that burgeoning friendship is simply the backdrop that this tale about hope is set on.