Fantastic!

Rating: 9/10 (15 February 2013)

Simply put, this movie is excellent! Emile Hirsch leads a great ensemble cast and portrays Christopher McCandless about as well as one can. It is a tale of a young man that chooses a simple, spiritually driven life over the materialistic life he witnessed growing up (in a dysfunctional household with an abusive father). It is aesthetically pleasing (including one of the best soundtracks ever, written and performed by Eddie Vedder) and very well acted. In a similar spirit to "On the Road," it awakens the seeker that exists within many of us. It's narrated by his younger sister, with whom he shares a strong bond. It's beautifully sad. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend that you do.