Beautifully Shot But Snubbed By the Academy

Rating: 9/10 (21 February 2008)

My girlfriend and I saw a preview of Into the Wild and I thought the cinematography was outstanding since the movie was filmed in numerous locales across the country. But why wasn't it nominated for Best Picture? I felt it was a movie that should have had several Oscar nominations, though veteran Hal Holbrook got nominated for best supporting actor. This was a movie that the academy should have considered in several categories, including cinematography.
Emile Hirsch was outstanding as Chris, handling his role well in the different places. Catherine Keener also stood out as flower child Jan Burres, though she wasn't nominated for best supporting actress.
I felt Into the Wild was overlooked by the academy and it more Oscar nominations.