Thoughts Of The Wild

Rating: 10/10 (29 September 2008)

Please read the whole of my comment before judging.
First off let me start off by stating that this is my most favourite film I have ever seen. I have also read the the book by Jon Krakauer and loved that too. I recommend that you watch the film first. I don't know where exactly my love of this film comes from whether it is my fascination at his love for giving. Maybe it is his will to drop everything for the experience of a life time instead of the same experience most "normal" people get in there life of dead ends.
The fact that this is a true story makes it even better. Emile Hirsch makes me believe that Chris McCandless was actually like this. He puts his heart and soul in to this performance and you can really see it. His acting his some of the best I've seen him produce, up there with his role of Jay Adams in Lords Of Dogtown. Just from the way people spoke of Chris, Emile shines this image right on through to the screen. I think Vince Vaughn's performance in this is to be commended as well seen as this is the first "serious" role I have seen him in and he plays Wayne Westerberg really well. Hats off to Sean Penn for his directing in this film it was a pleasure to watch. Nice to see Jim Gallien playing himself as well.
This film is for the more "open" film watches. People who are willing to understand that this is a true story and it can't be packed with action every second because that is not the way his or anyone else's lives are. It is a very slow 2 hour film but this time if not more was required to set the relationship between the viewer and Chris/Emile and to tell his tale in full.
I am captivated with this film/book and Chris McCandless' life I hope you like it too. My dream one day is to go to Alsaka but unlike many people I shall be taking a map and a compass and maybe even a guide. I don't know about you but I want to visit Fairbanks 142. For fans of The Beach.