For some, it will touch deeply and leave a mark!

Rating: 8/10 (19 February 2008)

Penn tells a story that should be told in this film... and with a mature, balanced view and without taking sides. Although the film is not a masterpiece; I don't think it is trying to be one. He is trying to tell a touching story as sincere as possible.
Young Hirsch has made a wonderful job with the character and performs with modesty and is a perfect fit for the role. The cinematography is worth the applause for the film truly captures the wild and brutal beauty of the wild. Or perhaps we should celebrate the efforts of Penn and his crew in this adventure he has lead us all into.
And of course the music... it is so in tune with the story that they are almost inseparable. As if they tell it through the two eyes on the same face; a lot of weight is on Eddie Vedder's shoulders. He has done miracles... just magic! This is a film most audiences will definitely like... but for some, it will touch deeply and leave a mark!