wolfenhawk Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 So not exactly a 2017 release but Into the Wild (2007) is an absolute fantastic movie based on a true story. My personal rating for this movie is a 9.5 out of 10. 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 1 hour ago, wolfenhawk said: So not exactly a 2017 release but Into the Wild (2007) is an absolute fantastic movie based on a true story. My personal rating for this movie is a 9.5 out of 10. 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. I think the movies well made with nice cinematography. And though I would've preferred Eddie Vedder have his PJ bandmates to edit him a bit on the soundtrack, I like how the film comes together. I gotta say though that IMO theres a major flaw in the storytelling. The film sure tries to pronounce some sorta layers of both compassion and criticism of the dude, but I think the lens is ultimately flawed. For me it actually elevates the hubris of an extremely privileged youth (like $24 000 savings after University??!?!) to a touchstone of 'noble intentions.' I think he was a dick. No good intentions: just a self-righteous dick. Plenty of young people are into survival, bushcraft, wildcrafting and simplicity - but they dont disrespect the wilderness nor their elders like this guy. The characters don't all shape his life imo - he ignores some of their wisdom Spoiler and shapes his own death Again, I know the film attempts to frame it from may perspectives, but ultimately I think the frame is wrong. But my rating would still be fairly high for the film. More like an 7.5 given what to me is a fundamental flaw in storytelling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willl Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 I like the film and soundtrack I've been meaning to pick up the book too as the guy who wrote it also wrote Into Thin Air which I really enjoyed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvanG Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 I liked the film, nice soundtrack, Eddie's songs definitely fit the mood most of the time. That kid was obviously very naive to do what he did in the end, but it's hard knowing what he was really all about just from the movie. I should read the book one day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfenhawk Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 I would give it higher than a 7.5 but then again I just really enjoyed the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maynard Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Cool movie but some of its fans are annoying hippie wannabes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
action Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 only read the book, not seen the movie. don' know what the fuss is all about. seemed kinda boring and had to drag me through the book (since i have this obsession with half read books on the shelf). for something more exciting and / or inspiring, i recommend "fear and loathing in las vegas" and "hell's angels" (both by hunter thompson). or hell, any of our gunner's books: slash, steven or duff are all far more interesting and real page turners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 McCandless earned that Dawrin Award. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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