Review of Wild (2014) by Bshop — 28 Dec 2014
I usually judge movies on the takeaway - the message - of it all. What strikes a chord here? What can I apply to my everyday life?
Did not read the book, so no bias either way.
In this movie, I was left a bit disappointed, the message was sort-of there around the second act, but then vanished in the third. (First act being beginning to fox discovery, second act being fox to Crater lake, third being Crater Lake until finish).
Great scenery and lots of characters (most creepy guys pursuing her - which seemed a bit much). From hiking experience, there could have been less of the people and more of the solitude (because 99% you are by yourself - in the moment hiking alone, working toward the goal).
It started to be about resolution, moving on from destructive attitudes and behaviors that were ruining her life, but then she doesn't really get over Paul (ex-husband) and Bobby (her mother) in the end.
In summary, worth a rent. If you like movies about self-discovery (closest here is Eat, Pray, Love) and don't mind the nudity (there are few instances smattered throughout), it is a good film with great scenery.
The message gets lost here, wish it would have been a resounding "I will change, I'm moving on" but I was not left with that message.
This review of Wild (2014) was written by Bshop on 28 Dec 2014.
Wild has generally received positive reviews.
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