Review -Into the Wild
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Last night I watched this film, and let me begin by saying - go watch it! It is a terrific film and I’m only blogging about it because I thought it was so insightful and relevant to our current culture.
The basic premise is about a guy who graduates from college and goes on a journey of self-discovery. This journey takes place over a couple years (roughly) and the discoveries for him are pretty remarkable. It is a quest that leads him into places of dealing with his past, seeking truth and as the title suggest into the wild (beautifully wild places I might add). The constraints, lies and abuses of society have taken their toll on him. He chooses another path…at least for a while.
I find this film so relevant to generations that are so lost and often take a journey just for the purpose of self-discovery. While most people would not go to the extremes “Chris/Alex” does, the pursuit, the pain, the exploration, the questions, are all the same. I have seen this movie lived out in various forms with various people time and time again. I guess we all (including myself) to some degree take this type of journey…or at least we should.
As for movie data, I know very little off hand. Sean Penn directed it and it’s rated R, I can at least tell you that much. For those wondering, it’s rated R for a half dozen swear words and nudity (none of which is in a sexual context). I have seen many PG-13 movies that are far cruder, obscene, gross, sexual, and inappropriate than this rated R movie for sure!
I highly recommend it. Oh and I should say it’s a true story too. Not to mention how it’s true to so many others.
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