Leaving everything

Rating: 9/10 (21 March 2012)

This is based on a true story.It tells about a young man named Christopher McCandless.He decided to leave everything, leave his home making the wilderness his home, and started living in total solitude.He was heading to Alaska.His journey ended in 1992.Into the Wild (2007) is directed by Sean Penn.It's based on Jon Krakauer's book from 1996.Emile Hirsch is terrific in the lead playing Christopher "Alexander Supertramp" McCandless.Marcia Gay Harden and William Hurt are brilliant as his parents, Billie and Walt.Kristen Stewart, who is a hot name right now, does great work as Tracy Tatro, the teenage girl who shows interest on Chris.Catherine Keener and Brian H. Dierker are superb as the hippie couple Jan Burres and Rainey.Vince Vaughn is very good as Wayne Westerberg.As is Zach Galifianakis, who is a hot name at the comedy market, playing Kevin in this movie.Hal Holbrook is really something as Ron Franz.There is a lot to like in this movie, and you don't even find it too long.It works as a great adventure, like when Chris goes down the rapids.I found the scenes between Emile Hirsch and Hal Holbrook very touching.Since this is set in the early 90's, that era is seen in some places.In one scene we can hear MC Hammer's hit "Can't Touch This".And George H. Bush gives his Gulf War announcement on TV.So for those who are looking for some 90's nostalgia, this is their movie also.And anybody who's looking for a good movie experience, should see this movie.