Into The Wild

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Overall 4 star rating4.15 of 5 (by 20 users)



Into The Wild Review Summary

Movie buffs and character lovers say you must see Into the Wild. Into the Wild is a film based on the book and true-life story of Christopher McCandless, a young college graduate who gives up all of his possessions and takes an alternate route in discovering the joys that life has to offer. Reviewers call it "stunning", "beautiful", and "thought provoking". If you are looking for a movie that makes you think, definitey watch true story- Into the Wild-- it is sure to please.
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5 star rating Most Helpful
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OCT
3
2007

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Into The Wild is a film based on the book and true-life story of Christopher McCandless, a young college graduate who gives up all of his possessions and takes an alternate route in discovering the joys that life has to offer. Sounds pretty good, huh? Yep, that's what I thought, which is why...

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character-lover, a fan of clever plots

Nicole
Austin, TX
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3 star rating Most Helpful
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APR
1
2008
Into the Wild is a 2007 movie directed by Sean Penn and based on a true story written by Jon Krakauer of a successful college graduate who decides to give away his belongings, including $24,000 left in his savings account and take off on foot for Alaska. The movie will really touch your emotions as... review »
2009 Advisor
enjoying movies at home, a busy person

BayouBengal
Liberty, MS
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into movies that tell a great story, like off beat films

SEP
30
2007

Into the Wild is a thought provoking movie based on a true story about a 22 year old college grad who goes to the extreme to find himself.  It tells of his many journeys living on the road, meeting interesting people and experiencing nature in its most raw form.  The outdoor scenery is breath taking.

The book by the same name was written by Jon Krakauer who also wrote Into Thin Air (another based on a true story book about Mt Everst climbers).  The film was written and directed by Sean Penn.  Emile Hirsch played the lead part of Chistopher McCandless.   The cast, studded with award winners...

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5 star rating
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Matt
Chicago, IL



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fine art film watcher, character-lover, movie connoisseur, movie buff, into movies that tell a great story, a frequent film-goer, a documentary film lover

OCT
1
2007

Emile Hirsch gives an amazing performance in "Into The Wild" that takes his character from the privileged life of upper middle class Christopher McCandless to the hitchhiking, nearly penniless, adventure-seeking Alexander Supertramp, the name he takes on when he ditches his old life and refuses to be found by his family.

While it may seem he's just a whiney, priviledged kid, rebelling against mom and dad, in this case it's much more than that.  He's a young man who comes to the realization that the precscribed plan laid out for him since and BY his birth has left him no room to discover himself...

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5 star rating
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wilbowers3
Studio City, CA



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a movie buff

MAY
15
2008

I read the book, written in 1992 by a journalist for Outdoor magazine shortly after hearing about the movie. Reading the book first made the experience of watching the movie that much more personal. Chris was more than a character in a movie.......he was more than a sensational news story.......he touched your heart, your soul, and had you asking some of the same questions he had been searching for answers to.

I began reading the book with  preset moral standards and judgements.....what kind of fruitcake does this kind of thing? By hte end of the book it broke my heart to know how alone he really...

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5 star rating
bluehaiku
Sheboygan, WI



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a fan of clever plots, a movie buff, character-lover, a movie lover

DEC
5
2008
First of all, I rented Into the Wild because I was a fan of Emilie Hirsch in other films such as Lords of Dogtown and Alpha Dog (both worth renting).  That said, I was not prepared for this agonizingly slow moving journey across the US.  I realize that this was a true story, but I am not entirely sure why movie makers felt it was worth re-telling in a film.  The main character rejects conventional ideals, only to become uncertain about his own.  Also I must say that I feel this film could have been helped by being cut down to a more reasonable run time.  My parents could never make it... review »
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2 star rating
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jujubee223
Brooklyn, NY



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a documentary film lover, into movies that tell a great story

DEC
26
2007
I read Into The Wild, and was looking forward to the movie. However, after seeing it, I was quite disappointed. The movie was only very loosely based on the book. I even reread the book again after seeing the movie to verify this. I was expecting the movie to parallel the book more and was not happy with it, or the extensive length of the movie. Disregarding the book, the movie was ok. A fairly interesting story with some good guest appearences, including Vince Vaughn as his short term employer.
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3 star rating
fishinpanic
Denver, CO



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MAR
11
2008
This movie is great for anyone who loves to be outdoors and understands someone's lack of trust in society today.  I have the book but have yet to read it, so I am not comparing this movie to the book for those of you who have read it.  Into The Wild was a longer movie but I barely noticed that.  You will be amazed at the beauty of the scenery and the actor's compelling performances.  This movie is a motivation to go hiking, rafting, etc and just enjoy life and everything in it.
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4 star rating
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Cjones815
Rockford, IL



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a movie buff

JUL
15
2008
Emile Hirsch plays the role of his life. He was amazing and I still can't believe he was not nominated for an Oscar. Sean Penn is a great director. You can feel his emotion for Chris MCCandless life story in the movie. You either love this movie or hate it. If you always wondered "What if...." regarding your quest for life, you must see this movie.
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5 star rating
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kristys555
Marietta, GA



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a movie lover

JUN
22
2009

Normally i'm only a fan of comedies.  Last night my best friend told me about this movie she had recorded that is based on a true story of a man living around the same area i'm from.  I couldn't keep my eyes off of the television.  The beauty of not only the scenery but this young man's blatant happiness with absolutely nothing other than nature is amazing.  Seeing what he actually went through and knowing that his sister is the one who collected all of his notes over the years he was nomadic and published it makes me want to tear up.  The acting in the movie is the best i've seen in a long...

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5 star rating
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ErinMabry
Waterford, VA



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a movie buff

JUN
22
2008
This is a very good movie that tells about a college grad who is unsatisfied with society, his parents and the status quo.  He decides to disappear (doesn't let his family know where he is), abandons his car and takes a few random jobs trying to find his way up to Alaska.  Along the way he meets (several) different hippie-types, a 16 year old female musician, a young man who cuts wheat & tells him to 'not get too deep' into anti-society thoughts and an elderly widower (played by Hal Holbrook, the best part of the film). The scenery is gorgeous and Emile is great. Not a happy ending I'm afraid.... review »
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3 star rating
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Tigerharlow09
Oklahoma City, OK



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seeker of fun and interesting places

NOV
17
2007

I read Krauker's book a few years ago while I was travelling.  The book affected me immensely then.  I loved the book so much that I told others to read it.  It is one of the few books that I have told people to read.  Well, when I heard the ad for the movie on the radio, I was ecstatic.  I had no idea that this book was coming to the big screen. 

 Well, like the book, the movie is really inspirational.  It makes me want to forget the mundane problems that I may have.  I would love to do some more travelling and find more about myself.  However, I am not as adventurous or as stubborn...

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5 star rating
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clio444
Hacienda Heights, CA



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a comedy fan

NOV
24
2008
Into the Wild - was painful to watch for me, because I have an eight-teen year old son, who has made his way half way across the country - trying to find himself.  The lonesome, solitary path Chris took was both heart-breaking and inspiring - as a mother, I physically hurt watching him, but as a person - I so envied him. To be so free - is just a dream for most of us.  I would recommend every parent of a teen-ager to watch this movie - sometimes we forget what it's like to be young and unsure of ourselves, and the world around us.
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3 star rating
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Angie1965
Lawrenceville, GA



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into movies that tell a great story

NOV
17
2007
I enjoy going to movies by myself so that whatever emotions that I get while viewing, I can freely express.  I especially enjoyed the beautiful scenery during this story that showed parts of the country that I have never seen, while telling the story of a young man's journey to "free" himself.  I actually did not know it was a true story when I went in the theatre so was very affected by the time it ended.  The main character's passion for life was evident and all the more reason to have a good cry in the end!
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5 star rating
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msholly330
Jacksonville, FL



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character-lover, into movies that tell a great story, movie buff

NOV
16
2007

This is a beautiful film.  Emile Hirsche is amazing as are all the supporting cast.  It's hard not to be touched or affected by it by the end.  Sean Penn does a good job of revealing the story and all the facts - I am impressed by the family for allowing them to be shown in a "warts and all" kind of light.  The soundtrack is wonderful and the cinematography is impressive.

 


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5 star rating
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kel78belle
Los Angeles, CA



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