A movie of visual beauty which also makes you think..

Rating: 9/10 (5 March 2008)

The important thing to consider here is that Chris McCandless is not portrayed as a role model. He has some right ideas, but he's clouded by his unique perspective which works as a customized filter. He proclaims himself to be a truth seeker, and yet interprets events, as each of us does, based on his life experiences and his immediate level of awareness.
Only at the end and when it's too late does he see from a higher view. Especially effective towards the end is the scene with the bear..I say no more.
In spite of much of his wrong-headed thinking, we see the causes through the glimpses we are given of his family upbringing. So all in all, this is one terrific movie very much recommended.