Into The Wild

[Keverian FireCry]

See this movie.

It is soooo goddamn great. The acting, writing, directing, music, and cinematography are pitch-perfect. This is one of the best movies I've seen in years.

If you enjoyed Jon Krakauer's book you will love this movie. It definitely is not the exact same as the book, but the message it sends is just as profound and beautiful. You can tell that virtually everyone involved in the film making process were fans of the book itself.

The soundtrack by Eddie Vedder fits the film perfectly. Whether or not you see the movie, there are some very impressive tracks that deserve a listen on their own. Here's the soundtrack:

http://keverian.thathappened.com/upload ... 202007.zip

Enjoy! But whether or not you like the music go see the movie at your local alternative theater (where I live it doesn't play at any mainstream theaters).

[Boogahz]

I caught one preview at the Drafthouse a while back and forgot all about it. I might have to check it out soon...

http://www.originalalamo.com/Show.aspx?id=4893

[Keverian FireCry]

It is really fucking beautiful. It represents the American spirit at it's best and it completely transcends politics.

The main character is flawed and deeply tragic, but the courageous(and/or naive) path he takes is something that we can all learn from no matter what.

To me this film is as near to perfection as I could ever hope for these days.

[Moonwynd]

I saw this movie on Sunday - it is a great film. I was moved to tears a few times (especially the Hal Holbrook scenes).

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Such a waste of potential - I read how stubborn he was in real life - he would not take any help from anyone. In Alaska he is viewed in a negative light by most. He is viewed as an idealist who thought he could go "find himself" in the Alaskan wilderness without much preparation and little supplies. If you read the book you find out that he turned down offers of equipment and gear. The natives of that area say no one should ever die where he was - he was 20 miles from a highway and it was in the springtime - had he purchased a trail map he would have known that 1/4 mile from that bus was a hand operated cable car that would have carried him across that swollen river to a fully stocked (food, supplies, communication, medicines) ranger station.

[Fairweather Pure]

My ex-father in law sent me this book via mail when I was around 20 years old. It was the only thing he ever sent me and completely out of character for him. Attached to the book was a simple hand written note that said " I think you and the young man in this book have a lot in common." I had never even heard of the book before, but I was intreigued. After I read it, I now consider my father in law's heartfelt comparison as one of the greatest compliments I have ever recieved in my life.

[Markulas]

About time someone mentioned this movie. Loved it.

[Siji]

I saw this movie on Sunday - it is a great film. I was moved to tears a few times (especially the Hal Holbrook scenes).

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Such a waste of potential - I read how stubborn he was in real life - he would not take any help from anyone. In Alaska he is viewed in a negative light by most. He is viewed as an idealist who thought he could go "find himself" in the Alaskan wilderness without much preparation and little supplies. If you read the book you find out that he turned down offers of equipment and gear. The natives of that area say no one should ever die where he was - he was 20 miles from a highway and it was in the springtime - had he purchased a trail map he would have known that 1/4 mile from that bus was a hand operated cable car that would have carried him across that swollen river to a fully stocked (food, supplies, communication, medicines) ranger station.

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I haven't seen the movie yet, but did see an interview with the book's author and Sean Penn.. I thought I remembered them saying he died from eating some seeds or something that were toxic in some way for some reason. If so, then I wouldn't think it would matter where he was located..

[Drinsic Darkwood]

I saw this movie on Sunday - it is a great film. I was moved to tears a few times (especially the Hal Holbrook scenes).

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Such a waste of potential - I read how stubborn he was in real life - he would not take any help from anyone. In Alaska he is viewed in a negative light by most. He is viewed as an idealist who thought he could go "find himself" in the Alaskan wilderness without much preparation and little supplies. If you read the book you find out that he turned down offers of equipment and gear. The natives of that area say no one should ever die where he was - he was 20 miles from a highway and it was in the springtime - had he purchased a trail map he would have known that 1/4 mile from that bus was a hand operated cable car that would have carried him across that swollen river to a fully stocked (food, supplies, communication, medicines) ranger station.

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I haven't seen the movie yet, but did see an interview with the book's author and Sean Penn.. I thought I remembered them saying he died from eating some seeds or something that were toxic in some way for some reason. If so, then I wouldn't think it would matter where he was located..

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He only resorted to eating these seeds because he thought he was stuck (the way he came along the Stampede Trail was no longer accessable). Had he known about the tram, we could assume that never would have happened.

[Moonwynd]

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The coroner said there were no signs of toxins in his system and that those seeds were not toxic - just moldy