Now that was a good movie...

Rating: 9/10 (10 November 2007)

I just went and saw a stunning movie, called Into the Wild, written and directed by Sean Penn. It follows the true story of a sharp, college grad, named Christopher McCandless, born with a calling from nature, that could not allow him to stay tied to society. Feeling the burdens of imprisonment and authority, he flees his hometown on a journey of wisdom and liberation, to the wilderness, and meets companions along the way, whom he has a lasting effect on.
Into the Wild is the first movie I've seen since Field of Dreams that actually made me feel like a better person for having watched it. Although it has deeply sad moments, it brought out in me a certain feeling of youth and redemption, that I think anyone could appreciate. It also hit at a crucial theme, and that is success is only true when it is felt and shared, without materialism. This all may sound very sappy, especially when coming from one of the more sarcastic people you'll ever meet, but let that be evidence of how well done, and real this movie is. Go see it.