A movie to remember

Rating: 7/10 (6 June 2011)

Into The Wild was one of those movies that I started watching without any expectations, and that I finished with the minutes of reflective thoughts, just letting the end credits pass by, that I maybe had subconsciously waited for, all along this biographical drama by Sean Penn.
This movie is definitely worth seeing, not only for advocates of long, breathtaking natural scenes or romantic adventurers, but also for the common consumer with a natural desire for an enthralling story.
Penn kept me up asking myself why someone would do this kind of an extreme self-discovery trip, far away from civilization, while, at the same time, having a deep understanding for the protagonist's motives. However, I could feel with the main character, but not really identify with him. But maybe this is exactly the thing that makes this movie interesting. Chris McCandless reflects the part of ourselves that would be ready to follow his path, while our common sense is pretty happy to be situated in front of a screen.
Finally, Into The Wild is a movie that you remember. Maybe not when you're on business lunch or on a shopping trip. But certainly there are this moments of time where you can see Chris McCandless walking in the distance.