Amazing how many have missed the point of this one....

Rating: 9/10 (15 September 2019)

I have always loved this movie, so I'll start off by admitting my bias. However, I can't help but read some of the negative comments and feel disappointed that people have missed the point.
At its most basic, this story is about a young man who grows as a person. He starts off as selfish, and I thought he could come across as arrogant at times too. Yes his parent are portrayed in a bad light, however I don't think it was overly bad and helped to explain Chris' want to break free, on his own.
As the story continues he has meaningful relationships which help him to understand that we humans are relational beings, and mostly in life we get the most enjoyment when we can share it with others.
He wants to get back and share his experiences with those he loves, however unfortunately he learns his lesson too late.
At the end of the day we are all human, and make mistakes. This story is one of realizing the mistakes we make, and becoming a better person for it.