INto the Wild by Sean Penn (document, oscar, watch, best movie)

[Avel]

I'm a year late, but thank you !!!

Still haven't seen the movie either!!!

[lovemaine]

I finally saw Into The Wild. All I can say is WOW! Great acting, great soundtrack, beautiful scenery. The fact that it really happened makes it even more heart breaking. Glad I finally watched it...

[veuvegirl]

I thought the movie was captivating and now want to read the book. It's a haunting tale and it made me step back and look at my children differently. What we always want for them, may not be their visions and dreams.

The only mistake that Chris made IMO was not keeping in touch with his family. I ache for his parents not knowing where their child is, just too much for anyone.

He lived his life the way he wanted to and died the way he wanted to....

[BlueWillowPlate]

Originally Posted by veuvegirl

What we always want for them, may not be their visions and dreams.

Indeed.

The only mistake that Chris made IMO was not keeping in touch with his family. I ache for his parents not knowing where their child is, just too much for anyone.

IMHO he made a lot of mistakes, but so do we all when young.
However, as Cremebrulee says, freedom is our own happiness, not someone else's.
Not contacting his parents was hurtful, and it bothered me, too.
Veuve, I hope you get a chance to read the book--it provides quite a bit of insight.

[veuvegirl]

Oh he did make a lot of mistakes, I should clarify. But those were a young man feeling invincible discovering the world and himself. His cutting his parents and sister off all together was the one thing I just couldn't understand. He seemed like a kind young man, yet he completely cut off all contact.

[BlueWillowPlate]

Originally Posted by veuvegirl

Oh he did make a lot of mistakes, I should clarify. But those were a young man feeling invincible discovering the world and himself. His cutting his parents and sister off all together was the one thing I just couldn't understand. He seemed like a kind young man, yet he completely cut off all contact.

Yes indeed--and he was so kind to other people, yet hid himself away from his family.
In some ways, I felt worst of all for his sister, but still, it was a very sad story for everyone involved.

[RjRobb2]

I actually just read the book a couple of weeks ago. Very good stuff.

In regards to cutting off his parents, I can understand why he did that. He wanted to completely disconnect from his former life. That is why he got rid of all his possessions and changed his name.

[seven of nine]

YouTube - Into the Wild - Trailer

I only recently got around to watching this, did not see any other threads.
Thoughts? It was much sadder than I thought it would be. Makes you realize what it takes to survive and the skills needed to be away from civilization.

[BlueWillowPlate]

Seven
We had a very long and interesting thread about this movie, and I did a search, but can't find it.
Several people had differing ideas about McCandless and what he did.
Whatever the viewer thinks about the real-life story, I still consider this film as one of the best movies I've ever seen.
It was well-cast, beautifully filmed, heartbreaking, and heartfelt.

[domergurl]

Yea, Sean Penn did a fabulous job directing and I loved Eddie Vedders soundtrack. The impact of the film didn't hit me until the final frame showing the real Chris McAndless photo of him smiling against the bus.

Did anyone see the Iconoclasts episode on Sundance Channel with Sean Penn & John Krakauer? They went back to the bus. It was creepy and very sad.