you just live, man

Rating: 9/10 (3 January 2011)

Into the Wild is a masterpiece by Sean Penn. The movie is very emotional. You have a very good chance to be moved by the life story of a young man who decides to fight against the system. The transcription written for him by his parents makes him feel like his life is already lived. It feels like everything so foregone conclusion. Like you don't have a chance to do things your own way and be surprised in life. A powerful drama.
The cast overall is great. Emile Hirsch (Chris McCandless) is perfect for the role. It seems to me that Sean Penn is at least as good director as he is an actor. I have seen the book by Jon Krakauer and I must say the screenplay is a nice job. Even better is directing. The beautiful nature of Alaska, Colorado, Nevada etc is amazing. Sean Penn gives us incredible views and that's a big credit to the movie.
Into the Wild is an inspiring movie. That's why I rate this high. Vince Vaughn (Wayne Westerberg) asks Emile Hirsch (Chris McCandless) what is he going to do in the wilderness of Alaska and the latter answers you just live it, man. And that sums up this film perfectly.