Into the Wild

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Wheaty-LeavesSep 30, 2016

The film did well in many areas, the story was brilliant and a lot of the cinematography was extremely good. The ideology that the film explores was both interesting and thought provoking. What fell short for me in this film was the acting,The film did well in many areas, the story was brilliant and a lot of the cinematography was extremely good. The ideology that the film explores was both interesting and thought provoking. What fell short for me in this film was the acting, when the characters talked to each other it felt unnatural and forced. Thankfully this was only a small part of the film and it wasn't something that I minded too much.… Expand

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PowerShadowXJan 4, 2019

Touching portrait of Christopher Johnson McCandless, portrayed starting from college graduation until his tragic death in Alaska.

I think all of us have heard the "call of the wild", at some point in life (especially in our 20s). How do youTouching portrait of Christopher Johnson McCandless, portrayed starting from college graduation until his tragic death in Alaska.

I think all of us have heard the "call of the wild", at some point in life (especially in our 20s). How do you stay alive in an alienating world filled with greed and hypocrisy? The reality of things can be overwhelming, at times. The movie is the celebration of a free spirit who, burdened by the weight of the world and by his own personal issues, decides to travel in order to escape, or to find himself.

The cinematography is spectacular, highlighting the natural beauties of North America. Soundtrack by Eddie Vedder: one to remember. I suggest reading the book, too.

A generous soul, Chris McCandless (also known as "Alexander Supertramp") was lost too soon. I would have imagined him becoming a great humanitarian and making a difference. He will be remembered for the beauty of his ideas.

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risonyeongJul 3, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. highly thought provoking proposition. have seen this a few times but it was a relevant memory to revisit after Nomadland won the oscar.
eventho under very different pretext but this movie highlighted the 'caravan' people, those who burnt rubber rather than leather. a lot of philosophical renderings but in the end it was just a small error in judgement, an identification of plant that defeated this great spirit of a young man. very poignant but heartwrenching. Sean penn directed? no wonder so many A-list supporting cast.… Expand

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THWOct 18, 2007

An interesting story of a young guy disgusted and repulsed by our modern world and our selfish ways who wanders out to Alaska to find solace and insight. Although I never lost interest in the storyline, it plodded along with the speed of a An interesting story of a young guy disgusted and repulsed by our modern world and our selfish ways who wanders out to Alaska to find solace and insight. Although I never lost interest in the storyline, it plodded along with the speed of a sleepy elephant. And with a running time close to 2.5 hours, I felt some additional editing would have helped make this movie feel less aloof and more focused.… Expand

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DougN.Oct 23, 2007

The film is not "spellbinding" as the Chicago Sun-Times claims. But it is interesting, especially as it's based on a true life case. It reminded me of "Grizzly Man", by Werner Herzog except this one is more happy. I have to say, I think The film is not "spellbinding" as the Chicago Sun-Times claims. But it is interesting, especially as it's based on a true life case. It reminded me of "Grizzly Man", by Werner Herzog except this one is more happy. I have to say, I think Sean Penn is really growing as a director - great job.… Expand

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JohnMar 20, 2008

The story is good though I found the direction a bit distracting and self indulgent at times, with needless slow motion, unnecessary narration, and other such repetitive techniques.

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unhotGJun 12, 2008

The unbalanced perspective works against the movie even though it was compelling to watch. A deeper view of a complex personality is possible in a movie form, just watch 'Grizzly Man' by W. Hertzog. My view is summed up by this: The unbalanced perspective works against the movie even though it was compelling to watch. A deeper view of a complex personality is possible in a movie form, just watch 'Grizzly Man' by W. Hertzog. My view is summed up by this: Alaskan Park Ranger Peter Christian wrote: … Expand

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bobj.Nov 7, 2007

Gorgeous filming of the Midwest and Alaska and good pacing, but Chris was as flat as a run over cat as a sympathetic character. Not believable as a deeply affected young man whose parent's "ruined" his life, I felt no connection with Gorgeous filming of the Midwest and Alaska and good pacing, but Chris was as flat as a run over cat as a sympathetic character. Not believable as a deeply affected young man whose parent's "ruined" his life, I felt no connection with him whatever. He seemed about 13 years old in appearance and nto very handsome. It was a relief to see him face up in the "magic bus" staring at Jesus. A waste of good money.… Expand

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PeterK.Mar 21, 2008

Brilliantly filmed, but yet another sad (true) tale of a fearless romantic off on an adventure for which he is vastly unprepared, with serious consequences.

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beingryanjudeSep 3, 2014

Into the Wild a cinematic adventure that has never quite been achieved before. We are taken through the wilderness with an above-average Emile Hirsch.

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oDjentoJan 29, 2015

This film is great and i love the overall message, tone and effectiveness of the film - but i cannot help but find this film gets so messy at some points. This acting varies from being great to below average from scene to scene, and theThis film is great and i love the overall message, tone and effectiveness of the film - but i cannot help but find this film gets so messy at some points. This acting varies from being great to below average from scene to scene, and the directing can go from being wonderous specatcles and delicate character followings to just feeling like an artsy college student film project. However, the main thing that brings this film up for me is how genuinely inspirational it is, and i loves it for that. Overall a fine job and i'd recommend it for people to watch to see if it inspires and enlightens a few people on how their perspective of their life should be. I know that after watching this i actually want to take a few months out and spend it alone in the wilderness somewhere, and i intend to do it in a few years time.… Expand

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RutterOct 28, 2007

I read this book several years ago...a few comments... The movie leaves you with a distinctly different impression than the book. The book for me was sort of a cautionary tale about romanticizing the whole high minded spiritual view of I read this book several years ago...a few comments... The movie leaves you with a distinctly different impression than the book. The book for me was sort of a cautionary tale about romanticizing the whole high minded spiritual view of Chris. In the movie he was an idealist, living life on his terms, and died tragically when he found the TRUE meaning of life, touching many along the way. The book was a little bit more sort of cynical of these types...Nature is harsh, maybe civilization is not such a bad thing...it exists so we don't starve/freeze to death, so quit your whining about the ills of society and learn to live with those around you...running away is not an answer. Maybe it is this interpretation of his life that was needed to get the cooperation of his family, I don't know. At least for me, I left the book with the "wanna be hippy dumbass over-estimates himself and under-estimates nature" and you took a sort of perverse thrill in reading about him getting his due. The main actor was ok, but to me didn't convey the character I read about in the book. He is pretty light in the charisma department, but his gig seems to be walking around with a wide-eyed smile and then losing a bunch of weight..ehh. The character in the book came off more 3-dimensional than was pulled off here. Ok movie, but if you are like a lot of people and have this notion of throwing it all away and living an idyllic life, read the book...it still gives you a lot to think about but filters in a certain grim reality this movie seemed to miss. The Movie itself is entertaining enough..you can enjoy it on it's own merits or you could also choose to read the book, but be warned, you will walk away with two different experiences.… Expand

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TyranianOct 27, 2019

A bit overlong but has many strong moments and a good performance by Emile Hirsch.

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Trev29Jun 9, 2013

A great story with some very beautiful shots and emotional scenes, but it is ultimately a bore that never seems to end. The movie could have played out much better if it wasn't for the endless screenplay.

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RalfbergsFeb 2, 2018

Not my kind of movie. Of course the story is based on real events and it is touching, but this is not really for me. I guess that's just my preference. The story is quite philosophical and makes you think, but in the end what it really provesNot my kind of movie. Of course the story is based on real events and it is touching, but this is not really for me. I guess that's just my preference. The story is quite philosophical and makes you think, but in the end what it really proves I don't know.… Expand

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TGRBeastOct 30, 2007

The movie took some liberties in comparison to the book. The book was much more focused on how Chris was a loner, wanted to escape from society, and how ill-prepared he was for nature's elements. The movie really tried to make Chris The movie took some liberties in comparison to the book. The book was much more focused on how Chris was a loner, wanted to escape from society, and how ill-prepared he was for nature's elements. The movie really tried to make Chris look like a hero including all the people's lives he touched - a MUCH different story than the book. The movie was also somewhat irresponsible in showing someone like Chris who had no whitewater experience going through some very serious white water which in all likelihood he might not have survived had he tried to go through it. The book showed him as a loner kid who hated his parents for providing him with the best opportunities they could - much more than many of us could ever hope to have been given. The movie was overly harsh on the parents. It lost a lot of credibility when trying to make the parents out to be these uncaring people. The movie was inconsistent in that it portrayed this kid as someone who touched many lives, but yet did not want to be a part of society - also inconsistent was someone who apparently adored nature but disregarded the efforts to try and manage open spaces (as he disregards the lottery system in going down the Colorado). The movie does have some great scenery and I noticed a few wet eyes so it must have 'touched' some people.… Expand

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JoeyD.Mar 7, 2008

The trailer suggests this is an inspirational and uplifting film. It struck me as more melancholy and kind of a depressing. Overall it was a bit too long, in my opinion. But it didn't completely suck. Worth a rent at least. If The trailer suggests this is an inspirational and uplifting film. It struck me as more melancholy and kind of a depressing. Overall it was a bit too long, in my opinion. But it didn't completely suck. Worth a rent at least. If you've got 2 hours to kill and feel like watching a quasi-hippy, skinny kid do some deep and introspective soul searching, then this film is for you. Hal Holbrook's character is worth the wait, by the way.… Expand

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ChrisS.Apr 6, 2008

I rated this a 5. 5 out of 5 for the scenery and all I can say is youth is wasted on the young so 0 out of 5 for a story about someone pissed off and running away from home. Doing his research while running to the wild, ie. how to gut a I rated this a 5. 5 out of 5 for the scenery and all I can say is youth is wasted on the young so 0 out of 5 for a story about someone pissed off and running away from home. Doing his research while running to the wild, ie. how to gut a Moose, good plan. Also shooting the animal with what seemed to be a rimfire 22, another good plan. I wonder how short his stay in the bush would have been if he had not come across the bus. Woodstock and Haight Ashbury come to mind. " Yeah man gonna disconnect from society and live free", until the money runs out or the bullets run out. No man is an island.… Expand

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JohnP.Jun 8, 2008

Slow and boring.

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ChristineT.Nov 5, 2007

I understand Sean Penn was not on a fact-finding mission, but the numerous discrepancies with the book (okay, maybe the book was wrong) make me question his motives. To wit: Chris abandoned his car because it would not start after a flash I understand Sean Penn was not on a fact-finding mission, but the numerous discrepancies with the book (okay, maybe the book was wrong) make me question his motives. To wit: Chris abandoned his car because it would not start after a flash flood. When park rangers (not people out searching for wild flowers) found it, it started after being jumped and ran for years. Chris traveled the lower Colorado River, not the rapids, in a canoe, not a kayak. The couple he later met in the Grand Canyon were German, not Dutch (or Danish; I forget what the movie said), and I doubt they were such giggling twits. He got lost in a maze of irrigation ditches and would never have reached the ocean had not Mexican hunting guides carried him and his canoe in their truck. He abandoned the canoe; it did not blow away. He was never beaten up by a railroad guard. When the manager at McDonald's asked him to wear socks, he wore socks. "Ron Franz" (pseudonym) did not hit the bottle after his family was killed; he mentored young Asian people and sent two through medical school. Chris almost certainly knew the difference between wild potato and the poisonous sweet pea; his notes say his decline is the "fault of pot. seed." Moldy potato seeds can be poisonous. Why overly romanticize that which is already dramatic?… Expand

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dlynch18Feb 27, 2011

Movie seemed to drag on forever. I couldn't feel sorry for someone that just seemed to use people to get to his end goal and not care about them. At many points I thought the story was going to wrap up but it just kept going and going, notMovie seemed to drag on forever. I couldn't feel sorry for someone that just seemed to use people to get to his end goal and not care about them. At many points I thought the story was going to wrap up but it just kept going and going, not in a good way.… Expand

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Tss5078Feb 22, 2013

It was critically acclaimed, full of stars, and Academy nominated, but Into The Wild wasn't for me. The film is based on the true story of Christopher McCandless, a young man in search of true freedom. A recent college graduate, inspired byIt was critically acclaimed, full of stars, and Academy nominated, but Into The Wild wasn't for me. The film is based on the true story of Christopher McCandless, a young man in search of true freedom. A recent college graduate, inspired by naturalist literature, McCandless decided to travel to Alaska and live off the land. The film follows his journey, from college graduation and is an amazing story. Emile Hirsch gives an unbelievable performance as McCandless but was snubbed by the Academy. I suspect it was for the same reason I didn't like the film, it is unbelievably slow. The story and cast are amazing, but everything is so sedentary and precise, that you can barely sit through the thing! Some three hour plus films, don't feel anywhere near that long, that's how you know they're great. On the other hand, Into The Wild easily feels much longer than three hours and unfortunately doesn't do the story justice.… Expand

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kev_i_nMar 1, 2014

Brief Review (I haven’t read the book, so this I based solely on the film)
+Brilliant Photography
+Decent acting at points that make the film interesting at points +Great ending (wouldn’t spoiler for you) -I found the story to be boring,Brief Review (I haven’t read the book, so this I based solely on the film)
+Brilliant Photography
+Decent acting at points that make the film interesting at points
+Great ending (wouldn’t spoiler for you)
-I found the story to be boring, predictable and pointless.
-Way to long I wanted to end
-The dialogue was simplistic at best and dull at worst
-The film fails to pull at your heart strings even at points when you are clearly meant to care

The film can be summed up with one word, boring. It is not an awful film, but it never goes beyond 2nd gear. Ultimately I would I have preferred it if it was filmed like a documentary, which would have made greater impact. As a result I wanted it to end, so I wouldn’t recommend it.

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The first thing you notice about the film is that is positive, is that the photography and setting as very interesting, and well filmed. Having said that once you begin to appreciate the plot, you realise this isn’t surprise, given the fact that the story is basically a journey across America, so great landmarks, like the Hoover Dam, are not too surprising after the first 30 minutes of the films.

Surprisingly at points there are decent pieces of acting, in particularly the ending, and sign of suffering of Christopher (main character). Likewise Chris’ parents do predict a decent level of emotion, without being seen as over-acting. However, for me, the best piece of acting was performed by Kristen Stewart. This is not because Kristen is by any means a decent actress, or depicts any sense of believable emotions, but it is simply because she is so bad playing the emotional under-age teenage girl, who wants sex. Such appealing acting by Kristen Stewart for me was one of the only bits of the film I can remember, simply because of how bad her performance is. (I watched the film literally an hour ago from writing this review). As a result for me the acting was substantial, but you know it is bad when the highlight of a film is Kristen Stewart.

For me the best bit of the film is the ending. I won’t spoil it, but basically it is unexpected, and one that is very well depicted, displaying the innocence of Christopher as a character, just wanting to live life free from the restraints of conventionality.

However for me this is by no means a good film. The main problem for me was the story. It depicts the story of Christopher, who wants to live life free of society, and ends up in his dream land of Alaska, with flash backs depicting the journey Christopher takes. For me it was such a boring story simply because the fact that you see him make it too Alaska which therefore makes the flashbacks for me pointless, because you know any situation Christopher ends up in, he will be fine. As a result for me the flashbacks, feel more like padding than anything else. In particularly his journey to Mexico, when he wants to go to Alaska seems like a waste of time. While they try and make it more interesting and possibly spiritual by having Christopher justify his life through quotations from books, it ultimately becomes pointless. As a result I wanted this 2 and a half hour film to end. The point here is that you could reduce the film time till about 1 hour and it wouldn’t make any difference.
The second thing you will notice about the characters within the film is that the dialogue is too simplistic. This can be seen by how the characters that Christopher encounters, seem to have really restrictive dialogue meaning no matter how good their performances are, their depictions feel limited at best. Such limited dialogue is made worse by how Christopher seems like someone you admire, but not too likeable, yet nearly every character he meets seem to view him as some kind of god like figure, with one character wanting to adopt him, even though he only knew him for a very limited period of time. The combination of forgettable and unconvincing dialogue, in combination with a dull story that was badly portrayed, for me killed any attempt the film tried to make to make you care about the characters etc.

Henceforth while I can see the appeal of the film, I certainly don’t think it is worth all the praise it gets. It is not that the film is awful, but the high levels of potential with the film’s story, in combination with the film’s constant mediocrity, make this film ultimately forgettable and a film with almost no charm. Whereas bad films can be interestingly bad, this film, for me, is just boring. As a result I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.… Expand

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BuzzK.Apr 7, 2008

A privileged middle-class white kid with a college degree decides his life sucks, so he does the only logical thing: burns his money, turns his back on his family, and heads to Alaska for self-enlightenment. Meanwhile, the rest of the world A privileged middle-class white kid with a college degree decides his life sucks, so he does the only logical thing: burns his money, turns his back on his family, and heads to Alaska for self-enlightenment. Meanwhile, the rest of the world struggles with real problems like hunger which isn't self-inflicted. A tedious, self-absorbed, adolescent fable.… Expand

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HowardW.Dec 2, 2007

This is one of those movies that most critics love and many customers dislike. Main objection: the movie treats McCandless as a sort of heroic pilgrim, when he really is a selfish, irresponsible, world-class naif, who runs out on anyone who This is one of those movies that most critics love and many customers dislike. Main objection: the movie treats McCandless as a sort of heroic pilgrim, when he really is a selfish, irresponsible, world-class naif, who runs out on anyone who shows him caring, love and affection. Who but a jerk would subject his sister and parents to such pain because the old folks aren't perfect. I hated this guy, hoped the bear would eat him.… Expand

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DMSep 29, 2007

Beautifully photographed, interesting direction, but ponderous, romanticized and tonally inept. This movie takes itself so seriously that it lands in the absurd. Oh Society! indeed. Come on.

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MartinD.Feb 18, 2008

This movie is much too long. The lead character's exuberance was intermittently engaging, but none of the other characters came to life. There was no plot; the story of the rambling adventures of Alexander Supertramp went repeatedly to This movie is much too long. The lead character's exuberance was intermittently engaging, but none of the other characters came to life. There was no plot; the story of the rambling adventures of Alexander Supertramp went repeatedly to Alaska but didn't arrive anywhere else. The movie sorely needed a script-writer and an editor. I wish the bear had killed Chris/Alex and brought an end to this tedium sooner.… Expand

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AlistairP.Nov 14, 2007

Started out OK but never really gathered speed, apparently relying on the beautiful cinematography to tell the story. The central character never felt fleshed out enough to sympathise with, and his constant 'deep and meaningful' Started out OK but never really gathered speed, apparently relying on the beautiful cinematography to tell the story. The central character never felt fleshed out enough to sympathise with, and his constant 'deep and meaningful' conversations with strangers began to drag by half way through. Not having read the book (or ever heard of McCandless before) I was almost relieved that his naive spirit of adventure eventually proved to be his downfall and wasn't rewarded with a miraculous escape (after the ridiculous rapids trip). Still made me want to drop everything and go traveling though!… Expand

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CoreyC.Nov 16, 2007

Beautifully shot and well-directed. The character, however, confuses self-actualization with simple selfishness. At his core, McCandless was weak-minded and sought to flee rather than face his problems; everyone has a childhhod with Beautifully shot and well-directed. The character, however, confuses self-actualization with simple selfishness. At his core, McCandless was weak-minded and sought to flee rather than face his problems; everyone has a childhhod with difficulties, many far, far worse than poor Supertramp's. Forgiveness is a truly arduous challenge that he never bothered to face. What a shame.… Expand

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imthenoobJan 30, 2021

I can totally see why this movie rubs people the wrong way. It's overly long, suffers from some pretty bland dialogue and it fails to really explore why Chris did what he did. Couple that with some pretty average acting and you got a ratherI can totally see why this movie rubs people the wrong way. It's overly long, suffers from some pretty bland dialogue and it fails to really explore why Chris did what he did. Couple that with some pretty average acting and you got a rather disappointing and boring movie. I thought the story behind the movie was far more interesting than the movie itself.… Expand

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boofAug 18, 2013

Mr Penn has given us an even handed view of a self centered upper middle class kid. He is attractive with a charming smile and an amorphous personality. What's not to like? So he's left his family and lives off charity. He is a nondescriptMr Penn has given us an even handed view of a self centered upper middle class kid. He is attractive with a charming smile and an amorphous personality. What's not to like? So he's left his family and lives off charity. He is a nondescript catalyst allows people to solve their problems by just being there and smiling. Fortunately he carked it. Otherwise he would have turned into another Messiah the same old same old leave your family, go to wilderness, meet nobodies and impress them, talk to invisible friends, start telling everyone they are wrong he jumped the gun there and was already doing this)....I wonder how many potential Messiahs have been dispatched through their own stupidity. Not enough.… Expand

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bataguilaAug 4, 2019

Muy cansada, la historia de hueva pq no te interesa para nada le personaje, saber que existio si dices que interesante, pero de ahí que me heche 2.5 hrs de su vida, NO

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RoseLOct 19, 2007

Overlong, self-indulgent and pretentious. The central character was selfish and patronizing beyond belief. Wank of the highest caliabre. 'Art' for people who think that Jerry Maguire was 'Drama' akin to Hamlet. Only watch Overlong, self-indulgent and pretentious. The central character was selfish and patronizing beyond belief. Wank of the highest caliabre. 'Art' for people who think that Jerry Maguire was 'Drama' akin to Hamlet. Only watch if you want to spend 2 and a half hours of your life wishing you were somewhere else, namely (the beautifully shot) Alaska.… Expand

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ChristianP.Sep 22, 2008

The protagonist is obnoxious in his college freshmen philosopher hat. By the end, I didn't feel I had learned anything. I was just glad that it was over. The direction is spotty and awkward in all the zooms and ugly titles and cheesy The protagonist is obnoxious in his college freshmen philosopher hat. By the end, I didn't feel I had learned anything. I was just glad that it was over. The direction is spotty and awkward in all the zooms and ugly titles and cheesy slow motion. The candid shots are contrived. The only thing positive about this film is the supporting cast and the beautiful scenery. Other than that, it's just kind of annoying.… Expand

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samaMar 29, 2009

I did not sympathize with the main character at all. He was unusually cruel in his view towards the ones closest to him, his family, yet all the time created these holier than thou ideals about what man and society should be like. Probably I did not sympathize with the main character at all. He was unusually cruel in his view towards the ones closest to him, his family, yet all the time created these holier than thou ideals about what man and society should be like. Probably the smartest "character" in the movie was nature, which in the end coldly dispatched of this boy and his silly, overstuffed ideals.… Expand

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PaulR.Oct 2, 2007

I couldn't wait for this movie to end. The dialog was awful, the acting was uninspiring. I can't believe this movie is getting such good reviews. I haven't disliked a movie this much in a long time.

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MagH.Apr 4, 2008

Pointless nagging story about a selfish boy and his struggles to find "his own way" in the world. The irritating voice over by his sister ruins the film with her idolizing of her brother. The cinematography could have been great, but the Pointless nagging story about a selfish boy and his struggles to find "his own way" in the world. The irritating voice over by his sister ruins the film with her idolizing of her brother. The cinematography could have been great, but the constant close ups wrecks the images in a futile attempt to get a more personal view of the character. Eddie Vedder's soundtrack is only useful to the audience who falls asleep in the middle of the movie so they can wake up and hear Vedder sing something like "I'm crossing the river... I'm alone, so alone" when the protagonist is walking over a river - alone. Instead of seeing the film, send the admission fee to Oxfam or something. That will give you a greater happiness than Penn is able to provide.… Expand

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BillS.Mar 29, 2008

Disjointed, dragging, lifeless,.The most exciting thing in this wildlife adventure is a Grizzle sniffing Hirsch's crotch then moving on. I wasted 21/2 hours for the pay off: "Happiness is only real if it is shared." I could have saved Disjointed, dragging, lifeless,.The most exciting thing in this wildlife adventure is a Grizzle sniffing Hirsch's crotch then moving on. I wasted 21/2 hours for the pay off: "Happiness is only real if it is shared." I could have saved everybody $15 million bucks. If they had just called me, I would have told them: "Happiness is only real when it is shared." I'd save them the price of admission and 21/2 hours.… Expand

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chrisvbJul 2, 2013

Terrible, terrible movie, about a very dumb kid. They really attempt to romanticize this as some sort of existential journey, blah blah blah... Basically a rich kid gets bored when mommy and daddy don't pay him enough attention, and decidesTerrible, terrible movie, about a very dumb kid. They really attempt to romanticize this as some sort of existential journey, blah blah blah... Basically a rich kid gets bored when mommy and daddy don't pay him enough attention, and decides that in order to get more attention he will wander around aimlessly and squander the things he was given. Then even though everyone warns him not to, he goes out into the woods and dies of starvation. They really should have let this story whimper away and just use it as a cautionary tale. Nothing extraordinary here.… Expand

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csw12Apr 10, 2013

Movies are suppose to a form of entertainment through comedy, drama, romance, action and suspense and Into the Wild is only but a massive bore. I found more interest in watching a nature show on the Discovery Channel. Into the Wild is nothingMovies are suppose to a form of entertainment through comedy, drama, romance, action and suspense and Into the Wild is only but a massive bore. I found more interest in watching a nature show on the Discovery Channel. Into the Wild is nothing but a monotonous, self-centered, adolescent fable.… Expand

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JoshuaW.gSep 26, 2007

This movie is very simple. It's a 2 hour and 20 minute glorification and romanticization of a guy who wasn't playing with a full deck, mentally speaking, who (perhaps somewhat inadvertently) committed suicide in the wild. He died This movie is very simple. It's a 2 hour and 20 minute glorification and romanticization of a guy who wasn't playing with a full deck, mentally speaking, who (perhaps somewhat inadvertently) committed suicide in the wild. He died ONLY because he didn't bother to take basic provisions like a map. Sean Penn admitted on Charlie Rose that if he simply had a map, he easily could have walked out of the area where he died instead of dying. But he was too crazy to take a map or basic survival provisions, or learn basic survival training, and thus wasted his life for no reason. His death was completely senseless, stupid and unnecessary. He was not a hero. He was not an inspiration. Therefore this movie has no reason to exist, because glorifying and romanticizing a guy who committed suicide is bad for society and mankind as a species. If you really are desperate to see a glorification of suicide then it's much cheaper to watch the old clip of Dr. Jack Kevorkian from the news show "60 Minutes" instead of buying a ticket to "Into the Wild".… Expand

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MarieCBTApr 10, 2008

Penn ruined the man's life story. What a sappy, predictable liberal-ass treatment of something deeper than Penn could ever comprehend. We know that father never beat his wife - hwe do know he was jerk - not a beater, though. Chris never Penn ruined the man's life story. What a sappy, predictable liberal-ass treatment of something deeper than Penn could ever comprehend. We know that father never beat his wife - hwe do know he was jerk - not a beater, though. Chris never rafted the upper Colorado - never siad he did - but Penn has him super staring doen Clss 4 rapids - didn't happen. Chris did not ever say he climbed the peaks near bus 142 - Penn, of course, showed us otherwise. Penn lies you int the Supertramp myth that even Chris denied in the end. Read the book and believe. Avoid the movie.… Expand

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RwichardW.Apr 13, 2008

Like a godawful cross between Forrest Gump, Catch me if you can, rambo and, I don't know, Psycho? A truly appalling filum.

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MattRJan 1, 2008

This movie was worse than Gus Van Sants' Gerry. Anyone who considers this kind of crap art needs to put down their macbook and starbucks and step into a museum.

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BadFilmSep 2, 2009

All Sean Penn's unforgivable portrayal of this story lack's is twelve disciples and a cross. The lead character is entirely undeserving of the sympathy, respect and philosophical status he is granted. The Alaskan climax aims toAll Sean Penn's unforgivable portrayal of this story lack's is twelve disciples and a cross. The lead character is entirely undeserving of the sympathy, respect and philosophical status he is granted. The Alaskan climax aims to serve as an indication of the freedom he has achieved but in actuality just demonstrates his lack of respect for the wild. Meanwhile the justification for this pilgrimage remains as the void between himself and his parents, a problem he has run away from, a problem his sister has equally endured and yet he, not she, is portrayed as the hero. Accompanied by uninspiring and tedious cinematography and a narrative so forcefully littered with imagery that it constitutes nothing more that a painfully transparent attempt to promote the poetic nature of the lead character, this has to be the worst film I've seen this year.… Expand

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NolanR.May 23, 2008

It's a bad movie about a stupid person who died about an hour's walk from Healy. Look, I live in Alaska. It's not this mystical land unspoiled by civilization. We've got cities, roads, all sorts of modern conveniences. If It's a bad movie about a stupid person who died about an hour's walk from Healy. Look, I live in Alaska. It's not this mystical land unspoiled by civilization. We've got cities, roads, all sorts of modern conveniences. If the guy wanted to go "find himself" why not go to Siberia? Less people there than in Alaska. Or maybe he could've just enjoyed the life that most of us wish we had and quit complaining about how rich he is. Anyone who thinks that this guy is a hero is an idiot.… Expand

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raykDec 4, 2015

Forget the map, the trail was a couple hundred feet away. He was camped in a bus (some "wilderness" if somebody drove a bus to it?) 250 feet away from the trail between 2 towns (that the bus driver had used). Oh...and don't forget the highwayForget the map, the trail was a couple hundred feet away. He was camped in a bus (some "wilderness" if somebody drove a bus to it?) 250 feet away from the trail between 2 towns (that the bus driver had used). Oh...and don't forget the highway nearby. I call it "Wilderness story in a can"...(or a bus). Might as well have been living beneath an underpass.

Or maybe it could have been written about Micky Mouse and Pluto "In the Wild". There was obviously no way to interview the dead man, so the stories of the trip that the author used were just a few scraps of information, mixed in a big bowl of his personal imagination.

Trust me Jon, there are plenty of places to go in Alaska where none have been before. I have been to some of them in the real Alaskan wilderness. Save your stories for those real people that had no choices, not those that chose to kill themselves on purpose.

The sad part is the book is just a contrived story to sell books and the movie is just a contrived story to sell movie tickets. Great story if you like people to make up stories for you.… Expand

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