A Cinematic Masterpiece: True Beauty and Insight

Rating: 9/10 (29 December 2008)

I have read numerous reviews, some good and some bad on this movie and I thought I could be of some help to people that want to get a sense of what this movie is about.
"Into the Wild" is about a young man that thinks he knows what he wants out of life. He is selfish, crazy and brilliant all in one. He is someone that attracts people without even trying. His take on life is that the best things are free, nature, natural beauty is the only thing he needs to be happy. It is a tragic story of someone that needed to wander into the wilderness to figure out what true happiness is.
The supporting cast is amazing; all of which bring something special into the movie and Emile Hirsch is great. His acting is brilliant taking into account that most of the time he is not talking but rather using body language to get points across.
This movie is not a sermon against "the man" and is not a movie about a hero. It is a movie about a young man that experienced more in two years than most do in their lifetimes and thus at the end of his life realizes that the people he has met and left behind is what creates true happiness.
I gave this movie 9 / 10 stars because i absolutely loved the film, the music was soothing and beautiful and the scenery was amazing. It made me rethink the things that i am doing in my life and made me realize all the beauty that is still left to discover. If you have a few hours to spare and want to watch a movie that will make you reflect about your values and standards as a person, definitely watch this movie. If not, then don't.