Review of Wild (2014) by J3015 — 29 Jan 2015
The movie 'Wild' is an adaptation of Cheryl Strayed's self discovery memoir "Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail.". Cheryl Strayed, played by Reese Witherspoon, is a narcissistic, divorced, drug-addict who decides to go on this 1,000 mile trek to heal herself from all her self-destructing behavior.
Her adventure consists of flashbacks and the people she meets along the way. Bobbi Grey (played by the excellent Laura Dern) is a balancing force in the movie, not just for the viewers, but for the central character as well.
Despite terrific performances by Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern, it feels like we've been down this path before. Into the Wild comes to mind. The film could have been a disaster. The pacing is brutal in some areas and the life lessons come across as something you'd find in a fortune cookie.
This review of Wild (2014) was written by J3015 on 29 Jan 2015.
Wild has generally received positive reviews.
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