True Story

Rating: 9/10 (16 July 2008)

I recommend this movie for anyone interested in self-exploration, nature, the limits of freedom, and the idea of philosophical integrity (do you actually do what you believe in?). The more I think about Into the Wild, the more I like it. I was incredibly moved by this story; I am a fan of non-fiction journalist Jon Krakauer, from whose book of the same name this movie is adapted. The performances of all the supporting players are uniformly excellent. The story is definitely brought to life by filming in the actual locations that were way stations the tragic journey of Chris McCandless.
It's based on a true story of a young man who leaves his upper-middle class family behind to adventure in the American West. There is some brilliant storytelling and adventure and the performances are excellent (Emile Hursch is great as Chris). If you're interested in the above themes, you'll like the film anyway. This is an excellent must watch film.