Into the Wild

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Brian D 79%. 4/19/25. True story about a kid who graduates from college, and abruptly leaves his life and inheritance behind and moves out west to explore, hitch hike and live in the wilderness. Was cool to see his interactions with nature and animals and the bonds he made along the way. Especially with Ron - the old, single veteran who lost his wife and son to a car accident. He had a big impact on him. Was cute how he even asked to adopt him. Fascinating how he felt like having any money made him less free so he never wanted any. A bit slow and the character wasn't super lovable, although admirable. Solid film. 2.5/5 rewatch Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/22/25 Full Review Kyle C This movie really lulls you into thinking it’s gonna be a lot more self-important and sappy than it ends up being. Right off the bat, the protagonist is pretty insufferable, and he stays that way for the whole movie, honestly, but he also goes through a lot of growth and you kind of develop a soft spot for him. There’s a surprisingly insightful message behind the whole thing and Carine’s narration helps solidify any ambiguity without feeling forced. The story is told cleverly by jumping between the past and the “present” (really 1992), giving us more and more sympathy for Chris as the movie continues. Though his flaws seem obvious to everyone at first, the depth of the backstory reveals many complicating factors that provide a rich canvas for storytelling. Some of the character interactions (like the Kristen Stewart love-interest plot) feel a little forced, but for the most part, they’re effective at showing us who Chris was. Ultimately just a pretentious kid unable to face his privilege or admit his mistakes, Chris didn’t deserve the ending that befell him. But this movie tells the story with grace and restraint, making it not only an effective biopic but a deeply engrossing watch. And it’s only rounded out with that killer soundtrack from Eddie Vedder. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/23/25 Full Review Benjamin H While it does partly drag, Into the Wild is a reflective, quiet and emotional film that handles the biographical material with both heart and care in addition to having a great cast and being stunningly directed by Sean Penn. I also love Eddie Vedder's music here as it fits perfectly with Chris' journey. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/01/25 Full Review Matthew C This is an amazing film from Beginning to End, the cinematography is beautifully shot, the soundtrack by eddie vedder just sublime, and of course the directing by sean penn, well, he did a magnificent job with this. This is well worth checking out if you have never seen Into the Wild Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/11/25 Full Review Priyan B Worth a watch. Rating: 7.3/10 Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/10/25 Full Review N P "Into the Wild" is a heart-wrenching POV of one young man's path to self discovery and happiness. Based on a non-fiction book, Chris' ultimate goal is to dwell in isolation amidst the Alaskan nature side, as he felt controlled and hurt by his parental relationships. As beautifully said in the film - "happiness is only real when shared", it's the journey and those you happen to encounter along the way is truly what life is about, not the idealised destination (as cliche as it sounds). Happiness was right there with him all throughout the movie, but time again and time again, he couldn't identify it, confront it and walked away. Unfortunately, he realised this too late; who knows how his life could have gone moving forward as he re-entered society and have enriched his familial and newfound relationships. This sentiment is permeated throughout the film through real, compassionate and genuine performances from the supporting cast, our wide-eyed, determinedly poignant protagonist rivetingly by Emilio Hirsch, amazingly introspective directing by Sean Penn, great choice of a serene, chill soundtrack, and a dedication to the cinematic focus on nature, cities, deserts, beaches, rivers - any type of setting the story takes place in. I truly felt like I was with Chris, every step of the way, all the way to the very end, where I was left baffled and at the brink. It's truly a moving piece. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/10/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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