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Walden

  • 2023
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
2.7K
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Emile Hirsch in Walden (2023)
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Walden Dean is an unassuming court stenographer in a small southern town. When he discovers he is dying, he decides to exact revenge on criminals who escaped prosecution and punishment.Walden Dean is an unassuming court stenographer in a small southern town. When he discovers he is dying, he decides to exact revenge on criminals who escaped prosecution and punishment.Walden Dean is an unassuming court stenographer in a small southern town. When he discovers he is dying, he decides to exact revenge on criminals who escaped prosecution and punishment.

  • Director
    • Mick Davis
  • Writer
    • Mick Davis
  • Stars
    • Emile Hirsch
    • Shane West
    • Kelli Garner
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    2.7K
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    • Director
      • Mick Davis
    • Writer
      • Mick Davis
    • Stars
      • Emile Hirsch
      • Shane West
      • Kelli Garner
    • 36User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Emile Hirsch
    Emile Hirsch
    • Walden Dean
    Shane West
    Shane West
    • Detective Bill Kane
    Kelli Garner
    Kelli Garner
    • Emily Duperon
    Steve Coulter
    Steve Coulter
    • Jesse Dean
    David Keith
    David Keith
    • Judge Boyle
    Tania Raymonde
    Tania Raymonde
    • Detective Sally Hunt
    Sunny Mabrey
    Sunny Mabrey
    • Laurie Kane
    Luke Davis
    Luke Davis
    • General George
    Ben Bladon
    Ben Bladon
    • Norman Bolt
    Deadra Moore
    Deadra Moore
    • Nurse Mills
    Megan McFarland
    Megan McFarland
    • Shireen Boyle
    Erin Boswell
    Erin Boswell
    • Mrs. Pepper
    Adam Joel
    Adam Joel
    • Earl Pepper
    Lisa Shatterly Boyd
    Lisa Shatterly Boyd
    • Miss Kindleman
    Kathrine Barnes
    Kathrine Barnes
    • Claire Dean
    Gavin Borders
    Gavin Borders
    • Young Walden
    Olive Raine
    Olive Raine
    • Lizzie Kane
    Michael H. Cole
    Michael H. Cole
    • Father Gallagher
    • Director
      • Mick Davis
    • Writer
      • Mick Davis
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    7antide-42376

    Worth a watch

    'Walden; isn't too highly rated on here at the moment and I think it's mark should be higher than it is. It is an entertaining movie with a fine performance from Emile Hirsch in the lead role. He is awkward, a little odd and convinces as the character.

    There are overtones of 'Dexter' which quite a few people will think as they watch this but 'Walden' stands out on it's own merits and is well worth watching. I thought that the story never dragged and it was interesting to me until the very end. David Keith is good as a sort of mentor to Walden and the rest of the cast are decent. Give this one a try.
    10georgio-26490

    Hidden gem

    This will go down in years to come as a cult classic.

    Characters in this film are nothing short of wonderful.

    The acting is spot on, a lovely storyline of revenge and honesty.

    A soft hearted Court reporter gets fed up with seeing bad guys go free and takes it upon himself to deal out a bit of self justice, then his friend gets wrongly accused of an evil crime so he goes after the real perpetrator.....

    At first I thought it was a comedic affair, but it turns out to be a unique quirky thriller with a twist or two.

    Well worth a watch , I cannot understand the poor reviews. I loved it from start to end.
    6avindugunasinghe

    Words turned to action

    A stenographic vigilante is not a common theme and opens up vast number of avenues for the plot to grow. But the movie's first half was too distracted with introducing the manic nature of the central character rather than focusing on the plot's progress. Introducing irrelevant characters such as romantic partners wasn't making much effect or useful. Final twist was great but police showing their findings for the sake of neighborly acquaintance was one out of many illogical things in this story. However the visuals were haunting and performances were sincere. Walden is a story that's very much interesting when summed up.
    6robNbanks6

    Not the best but pretty good

    It took me awhile to get into this movie but once I did I guess I kinda enjoyed it a little bit. Emile hirsch was great and really was what kept the whole movie watchable . It really had strong B movie vibes and some of the acting was mediocre at best however it was really fun watching the whole story play out and I really loved Emile hirsch like I said he was funny and good but the other actors weren't really that good even the judge wasn't that good but Emile hirsch was good if you're a Emile hirsch fan I would say watch it but if you aren't I'd say go ahead and skip it cause he's the only thing that kept it together.
    5dubond

    Strong lead performance from Emile Hirsch

    "No one gives a damn. Why should you?"

    Walden is directed by Mick Davis and stars Emile Hirsch, Shane West, Kelli Garner and Tania Raymonde.

    When small town court stenographer Walden Dean discovers he has a terminal illness he decides to become a vigilante to punish the people who deserve it. Emile Hirsch gives one of his best performances here as what I could only explain as "Dexter if he was on the spectrum." Seriously he really sold this role. His performance might come across as grating to some but I thought it worked for this movie.

    Overall this movie isn't great but for a DTV thriller this was engaging to watch and competently made. The ending also sets up a sequel which I would be down to see.

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    • Goofs
      When the first kid is found dead in the forest, upon close-up, you can see the actor moving his eyelids while pretending to be dead.
    • Quotes

      Walden Dean: The defendant denies all charges and has entered a plea of not guilty. He will be released on bond while awaiting a trial. Well, we'll see about that.

    • Soundtracks
      Upbeat Blues Jam
      written by Perry Mathers

      performed by Perry Mathers

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    • Release date
      • December 12, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Стенографист
    • Filming locations
      • Atlanta, Georgia, USA(location)
    • Production companies
      • Benacus Entertainment
      • RNF Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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