Walking the Camino: Six Ways to Santiago

"No doubt walking the Camino is a wonderful, life-changing experience. Since medieval times people have trekked more than 700 km across northern Spain on this trail with religious origins that now draws sightseers and soul-searchers from all over the world. While this documentary makes a genial attempt to bring that profundity to screen, it does so with a heavy footfall."

"As travelogue, this is a persuasive introduction. Viewer beware: The impulse to take a hike is strong. Wear sturdy shoes."

"It's not hard to see the appeal of the Camino, in its simplicity and potential -- even if Smith's film can depict only aspects of the experience, and isn't able to explore its after-effects."

"An exercise in platitudinous self-absorption. A self-help manual in $500 boots."

"The result is a travelogue with self-help bromides, or an Esalen workshop with blisters."

"Genial documentary, which gradually reveals itself as part travelogue and part spiritual quest."

"Works on a far broader level than just depicting a physical experience. It grapples with religion, personal growth and introspection, and does so with a humble curiosity that's indicative of the pilgrims themselves."