why bash McCandless?

Rating: 9/10 (22 February 2009)

First, this is a great movie and I think should be seen by everyone. Now, i am a little disturbed at people who talk bad about McCandless. This guy was not an idiot. He grew up in a family that had many problems and when Chris was old enough he decided he wanted to do something in his life that was different than most. He was going out to have a "spiritual revolution" as stated in the movie. He wanted to live off the land in Alaska, with no modern provisions. And, I am sure it was not an attempt to have a movie made about him. To me this guy is a hero. He is someone that most of us strive to be and will never be. He was a man that adventured out on his own, had a hell of a time and made a mistake that cost him his life. And it could happen to any of us if we were to try what he did. But, I have more respect for him than anyone and would have loved to known him as a friend. He ventured out and made something of himself and had he not died, he would have came home a new man, ready to move on from the past disaster with his family. So keep bashing him if you like, but you are the jealous ones that live your miserable lives, regretting not doing something outside the box to make you a better person.