Review of Wild (2014) by Tvjerry — 25 Dec 2014
Reese Witherspoon plays Cheryl Strayed, who wrote the book about her 1000+ mile hike on the Pacific Crest Trail in an attempt to reverse her disastrous life (including a ruined marriage and heroin addiction).
The movie alternates between numerous outdoor challenges and reflections on her past. It works on both levels and is absorbingly told by director Jean-Marc Vallée ("Dallas Buyers Club"). The scenery is expectedly lovely and the complex sound design adds an almost trippy layer to her journey.
This double-edged "adventure" is continually compelling, but not as emotionally rewarding as you'd expect. NOTE: Look for the real Strayed in an early cameo as she drops her movie star version off from a truck.
This review of Wild (2014) was written by Tvjerry on 25 Dec 2014.
Wild has generally received positive reviews.
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