Review of Into the Wild (2007) by X X — 22 Feb 2012
Easily one of the best movies of 2007, the film seems like an American classic, the story too good to fabricate. A young man's search for happiness, enlightenment and self-actualization takes him across some of the most beautiful country in the world, and he finds what he is looking for only at the end of his journey, too late.
Fantastic performances and cinematography bring the amazing true story to life in a way that only film can. Sean Penn's intimate direction, informed by an obviously personal relationship with the story, puts the audience through a visceral, human experience.
I've never read the book, but adaptations don't get much better than this.
This review of Into the Wild (2007) was written by X X on 22 Feb 2012.
Into the Wild has generally received very positive reviews.
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