Camino inaccuracies
The Way is a movie starring Martin Sheen about a man’s journey across Spain, walking the Camino. While I enjoyed it, there were a few inaccuracies I feel compelled to point out:
1. Rain
If this movie were accurate, there would need to be many more scenes of them walking in the rain.
2. Flies
At no point in the movie do we see the walkers getting irritated by or swatting away flies. Depending on the time of year that you walk the Camino, this is something you have to do quite a bit at certain points.
3. Popping blisters
There needs to be at least one scene where the group are gathered around looking at a blister on someone’s foot. By the end of the scene, that blister must be popped, either voluntarily or involuntarily.
4. Arguing about the relative merits on compeed
Following on from the above scene, there needs to be a sharp disagreement as to the relative merits of compeed.
5. Food
Food is a big part of the Camino. I’d have loved to have seen Sheen’s group gathered around a table more often sharing a meal. They could be discussing whether or not Spanish Red Wine should be considered medicine and why vegetables are so hard to find on the trail. I also think we should see them drinking orange juice and eating Napolitana, two staples of the Camino.
6. Miming
Refusing to learn Spanish, at least one character has to express their sleeping and dietary requirements to a hostel owner through the medium of mime.
Guess I was lucky. It only rained 2 days out of 35, I had no blisters and didnt need compeed, and dont remember flies being a problem. I guess september/october must be the perfect time to go. But agree food is a big deal!
I agree with all of the above except the flies. Lots and lots of flies. I traveled Sept/Oct as well.
It’s a fun observation. Take a chill pill. Perhaps walk a Camino?
Movies are made to entertain and this movie was very entertaining
Chill
I thought this was hilarious. It’s true about the Spanish learning, the food, and the wine. I really don’t remember many flies. The author didn’t mention the blue jeans. And I have to admit it didn’t rain on me, on either of my short Caminos. I liked the movie and I liked the article!
What about “blue jeans”?
I walked for 33 days from St Jean to Santiago with about 40 minutes of rain !!
No rain on the Pyrenees?!
As of yet ive not done the way !! But based on the film and what ive read its “the way to go for me ” !! Knowing these things that are mentioned might help some people.What I hear and carnt wait to find out is how the Way provides
Im sure whats been said about the film could be said about inauccuacuies in most films Loved the film and yes a strange thing happened to me at the carboot the other day !!!
My recently departed parteners copy was for sale.!! Long and complicated story but oneday i shall walk the way forKathy !🤣🤣🤣