After graduating from Emory University in 1992, 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.
Emile Hirsch Marcia Gay Harden William Hurt Jena Malone Brian H. Dierker Catherine Keener Vince Vaughn Kristen Stewart Hal Holbrook Thure Lindhardt Signe Egholm Olsen Zach Galifianakis Robin Mathews Merritt Wever Jim Gallien Leonard Knight R. D. Call Bryce Walters Haley Ramm Cheryl Francis Harrington Steven Wiig John Jabaley Timothy Levine Parris Mosteller J. Nathan Simmons Haley Sweet
In die Wildnis - Allein nach Alaska, Na Natureza Selvagem, В диких условиях, Hacia rutas salvajes, Camino salvaje, Wszystko za życie, 荒野伴我心, Útek do divociny, Ταξίδι στην άγρια φύση, Ind i vildmarken, Erämaan armoille, Vers l'inconnu, Özgürlük Yolu, Into the Wild - Die Geschichte eines Aussteigers, Сред дивата природа, イントゥ・ザ・ワイルド
I cannot possibly BEGIN to describe my feelings towards this story, or perhaps the whole concept of what McCandless did. After watching the movie, I could not think of anything but a strange longing to do what he did, and it just kept going. I still feel that way, even now, as I think of it. Later, I read the book twice, and did a lot of research about McCandless, and I became more and more inspired. This is not just a movie - it is a wonder of creation. I have so much more to say, but I'll just stop here - watch the movie even if you are not inspired by what McCandless did - it is a beautiful movie in many ways.
My God. The concept, the look at life, the songs, the lines in the songs,the soothing music , the dialogues, the edifying quotes, the characters and the picturesque nature shown in this film make it more than a film. It makes this, the ULTIMATE PHILOSOPHICAL EXPERIENCE. Everything is so beautiful and when Emile Hirsch sheds tears in the last scene, you cannot control breaking down.
Dirk van Eck is a geography student who does not like, probably hates, to travel. But he loves Into the Wild! With an abstract that has ‘doomed to fail’ written all over it, the movie, and its leading actor Emile Hirsch, the movie surprises beyond imagination by actually emotionally engaging its viewer. Two and a half hours long, and thus deliberately aiming to ‘be’ epic, Into the Wild leads one through a series of bittersweet, nervous, whimsical, curious, risky, banal and passionate moments between different people, sometimes mere strangers, or just between the protagonist and his surroundings. It is a film that feels much more genuine than any comparable alternative, mainly because of director Sean Penn’s - who truly outdoes…
Into the Wild is a wondrous and breathtaking journey, taking the viewer on a spiritual quest that feels just as life-affirming and joyous as any film that I have seen. Emile Hirsch just kills it in the lead role, cementing my opinion that he's one of the most underrated actors working today.
I don't have much more to say about it. Into the Wild is a personal experience, one that will work much better when viewed alone.
A poignant true life story of a young man trying to find his true self! The journey is beautiful but like life it is filled with obstacles, challenges and tragedy!
I can't think of a time I haven't wanted to leave society behind, ditch the grid and fly under the radar as I traipse through the woods or beaches barefoot feeling the sand between my toes!
Then I realized I'd have to hunt prey, kill it, clean it, cook it and on top of that I'd have to fetch and haul wood, start a fire, haul water from a lake or river, boil it before I could drink it! Just thinking about that wears me out! Thank god for frozen…
Very strong movie about something many of us have always wanted to do. Really well shot in the beautiful but harsh nature.
A beautiful meditation on pride, ego, and the importance of connecting with others instead of shutting them out of your life.
Well, that’s how I see it anyway. My buddy Tom Whalen thinks it encourages people to engage in all of the bullshit Christopher McCandless did. Who’s right? Listen to his episode of Blockbusting for more.
An extremely powerful and emotional film. The book had alot more information about McCandless, but I think the film tells it in the best way it could. Sean Penn can do everything and is one of the best creators alive don't @ me. Seriously this was an extremely surprising directorial debut from Penn. Also you can't ignore Emile Hirsch, he's really great as Chris. The ending 25 minutes is really good and it really showcases Hirsch's acting talent. The mad lad lost 40 pounds to do the last part of the film. If that isn't dedication to a role I don't know what is. Nothing can beat Jim Carrey in "Man on the moon" though. Also the close up of Chris at the end was really great. Just an all around good movie.
What if I were smiling and running into your arms? Would you see then what I see now?
(Watched in my ERWC class, since we read the book.)
Eddie Vedder's emotional and powerful soundtrack is a great addition to Éric Gautier's beautiful cinematography, capturing wide landscapes, picturesque sunsets and the endless sea.
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