Into the Wild

miaparker shared a tip "Inspired by a #truestory — If you’re a reader, I highly recommend the book as well! SYNOPSIS: Desperately wanting to get away from his overbearing father & desiring to be totally self-reliant, an idealistic young man who grew up in Southern California, makes the decision to completely abandon & cut off all communication with his family — leaving behind both his parents & his compatibly close & slightly younger sister — in the summer of 1990, soon after receiving his bachelor’s degree. He heads out on a grand adventure — his final destination is the Alaskan wilderness. He travels alone to many places, mostly by foot or by hitchhiking, or by hopping a few trains, living a tramp lifestyle. Along the way, he makes friends & meets many new people, & works a few odd jobs before finally reaching Alaska. But once he’s finally alone, out in the vast, remote wilderness, tragedy ironically ensues soon thereafter….."

sharon_hedden shared a tip "Very good movie. If you like to read, I would say read the book first. Really great story. Of course the book is better but this time the movie is really good too. Enjoy!"

iva_earl shared a tip "A sad story, a sad childhood, abusive home environment, never feeling loved, all leads to tragic decisions as an adult. Proves you can’t run away from your past. You have to find help to deal with those issues or things will just get worse."

erik_gitau shared a tip "Pretty somber movie. We follow a man freshly out of college as he abandons the life others expect of him to pursue a life he apparently wants. A hard and grueling life in the wild which eventually becomes his death."

paige_bets shared a tip "Enjoyed the book. Emile Hirsch does a great job of drawing you into the movie. Tragic story of someone that lived exactly how he thought he should."

TheEternalMovieWatcher467 shared a tip "Really great movie with a interesting plot. I love how much adventure that there is. It’s an interesting idea that I’ve never thought about."

monique_contreras shared a tip "The movie is beautifully made and took me on a journey. It provokes deep thought about relationships and being true to yourself within the limits that we all have."

mary_harvey_84 shared a tip "I love alaska so I was bound to watch this. It was spellbinding for me as I could picture it in my brain so well as the story progressed."

drewjc shared a tip "This movie is true to the story with great casting and an outstanding sound track that Eddie Veddar created to align to the phases and moods of the film. The book is an excellent read and really gives you the full details on Chris's plan. For those looking to see an example of a transformative path you'll like this movie. Elements of asceticism and living for the moment."

Jenn.L shared a tip "Probably one of my favourite movies.. Amazing story of discovery, inner peace and relationships with others and the natural world."

tracy_1969 shared a tip "This is my all time favorite movie in the world! The first time I watched it I cried so much my best friend asked if I was OK! Watch this! Based on true story!!!"

madison_long_6600 shared a tip "Interesting. Although, I dont like how he is so glorified for what he did... its just kind of silly to me. His death was completely preventable."

shelly_simmons shared a tip "For adventure lovers and people who either already understand how valuable your time on this earth is or those who do not yet know but need to see it."

sweetdreamslili shared a tip "Transcedentalism is hard to understand in this movie if you are not fully aware of the simple idealistics in achieving the end goal. The philosophy behind it is so innocent and naive. The reality is raw and heart breaking. Best of all it was a real story."

amy_stoneburg shared a tip "For people with an adventurous heart, this is your movie. It also depicts the dangers and risks of that lifestyle. I also like how it shows the long term effects of abuse and family dynamics."

jonathon_malave shared a tip "It’s the perfect date night movie! If you love a good film that will have you laughing, smiling, & feeling grateful for life than this is the one for you!"

melissa_singh_4849 shared a tip "This movie is a wonderful adaption of the book. It’s a beautiful story about finding yourself. Reassessing your priorities. And being content with your life."

joseph_obrien_4150 shared a tip "I read this book while on a overseas deployment. Into the wild was perfect escapism for me, anywhere was better then where I was. I ended up going to YNP, Wyoming after the deployment."

marie_fowler shared a tip "Based on a true story, which adds depth and empathy to the story. The soundtrack is moving and still one of my favorite movie soundtracks of all time. Definitely a must-see film."