On 'Long Way Down,' a Ride Full of Highs

Special to The Washington Post Wednesday, July 30, 2008; Page C01 Since the trip starts in Scotland, one might expect to hear the strains of "you take the high road and I'll take the low road," though in this case the song might continue, "and I'll be in Kenya before ye." But then this journey is too hip for old folk songs; it's a journey taken by decidedly young folk, two adventurous actors who care enough about the world to see as much of it as possible, and generously invite armchair tourists and rolling couch potatoes to come along with them. The film of their journey, "Long Way Down," not only belongs to a new generation of documentaries, it also represents a genuine departure for the Fox Reality Channel, which usually airs fare of far less ambitious aims (dating shows, mating shows and car chases shot by cops). Ewan... [read full story]