Into the Wild (2007): After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life. (8.2)
Director: Sean Penn
Writers: Sean Penn (screenplay), Jon Krakauer (book)
Stars: Emile Hirsch, Vince Vaughn and Catherine Keener
Just by reading the short description of the movie, I didn't think it was going to be much of anything. But, more I learned the back story of the main character, the more I liked it. And, the way it is presented with various cuts into the past, some voice-over by the sister, the grainy pictures from the really past, all of that give a good artsy atmosphere to the storytelling. Yes, the story, the visuals, the acting, ... are pretty darn good. I wish I could do it ... go into the wild, or I should have done many years ago, since the alternative is pretty lame as it were. This is one of those movies that makes you question your perceived reality. I highly recommend this one. My Rating: 8.0
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