The Outrun
The Outrun
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After living life on the edge in London, Rona attempts to come to terms with her troubled past. She returns to the wild beauty of Scotland's Orkney Islands - where she grew up - hoping to heal. Adapted from the bestselling memoir by Amy Liptrot.
bluri reviewedJune 23, 2025
Stream of consciousness narrative that you have to let go of yourself and go with the flow.
Saoirse Ronan made an effort getting into the role of an alcoholic young woman struggling to get back on her feet after a series of mishaps. I thought of my niece who’s just finishing high school and getting ready to enter university with a whole adult life in front of her, because she's currently my closest point of reference.
There are so many different ways a young life can get derailed, especially if there’s a history of mental illness or addiction in the family, as in the case of this character. It’s a cliche for a reason that one has to hit rock bottom to get a wake-up call and take a serious look at oneself. She gets help along the way, but the majority of the work is on her alone.
The pacing is consistent from the get-go, so it will become clear very fast if you’re in the mood for it. The pacing has a kind of esoteric feel to it. Lots of close-ups and nature shots reflecting the character’s inner turbulence. There’s always a light at the end of a tunnel if you’re willing to put in the work.