Geoffrey DeLeons I'm going to admit, up-front, that I only lasted about ten minutes into this movie. The part that made me throw it in the trash was when this nasty old lady sent a kind, loving dog away to the dog-catcher's. Am I supposed to be entertained by that? Elevated? Inspired? I really feel offended when I put in a movie, expecting to be treated well, but instead, are abused. Abused by the assumption that acts of cruel indifference will be "good enough" for us. That we will swallow it, accepting it as "reality", not aspiring to something greater. What really angers me is that I live in an apartment and can not have a dog. This woman has everything: A house, enough money, friends and family that will help her take care of the dog.., everything but a kind heart and some empathy. Personally, I am offended by movies like Walking Across Egypt that attempt to transfer their violence and lack of consideration onto us, thinking we are no better than that. To the screenwriter: Insinuate someplace else. I wouldn't accept this conduct from anyone in real-life, and I certainly won't accept it in my art.After reading a few spoilers, on this movie, here, at IMDb, I see that the dog is never given a reprise nor a reprieve. It languished in the cage until it was euthanized. This is unacceptable, and can not be dismissed by viewers with an ounce of kindness. When you are offered a blessing, accept it.

mental_marci This is truly a heart warming tale played very well by the handsome Jonathan Taylor Thomas and incredible Ellen Burstyn. It is a movie filled with faith, inspiration to not only help others but to see the good in people and to never give up one someone because everyone deserves a second chance.Through this movie i learned that a child needs to be loved, clothed, fed and educated and with those things they will aspire to be great. Ellen Burstyn's character does just that, she gives juvenile delinquent Wesley a chance because she knows in her heart that there is some good in him just like there is in everyone. I describe it as a forgotten movie that's not viewed by many but should be and is great for people like me who enjoy good dramas with a life changing message. It's truly a great movie where both characters truly develop and grow. It is not only the elderly woman (Burstyn) that helps the boy but also on a deeper level we're able to see how much the boy helps her and brings her back to life. A must see!

jonfan_uk Definately one of the best films I've seen all year with excellent performances all round. How this went straight to video in the UK is unbelievable. This certainly proves that Jonathan Taylor Thomas is not just a teen idol and has the ability to perform well in a challenging role. 10/10

vanman "Walking Across Egypt" is a decent, watchable movie--but there's nothing groundbreaking here. Burstyn is very believable as a conservative, yet unshakeable elderly woman who takes in a young, misunderstood juvenile escapee. The storyline and characters are completely predictable from the outset. But at the same time, they're engaging enough to make the movie worth sitting through. And, yes, that really is Mark Hamill--you might not recognize him.