Beautiful adventure story

Rating: 9/10 (9 February 2008)

A fascinating tale of human motivation, wonderfully acted and directed. Penn is extremely impressive capturing some of the most beautiful shots I have ever seen on film (a nature lover's treat). I also liked how the story was presented, going back & ...(read more)forth to show how Hirsch's character fulfills his dreams, and people he encounters on his journey. It's interesting to see the impact of the people he meets, the full realization of it revealed in the tragic end. Some people may complain about the length of the feature, but those numerous shots of nature & other surroundings were imperative to show what Chris encountered and why it all moved him so much. Moreover, the music is also superb, it was great to hear Eddie Vedder back at what he does best.
Overall, a fascinating adventure story.