This was probably the most highly anticipated movie that I have seen in years. The first time I ever saw it was last spring, while I was in Italy actually. I had read the book the previous summer and couldn't wait for it to come out on movie. I am an outdoors person, so this book really interested me and when it came out on film I was amped. So I was in Florence when it came out and couldn't wait to see it when I returned to the States, when I found out a local theater showed English movies once a week... and Into the Wild was one of the features. So I was in like flint and went and saw it with a few friends. I don't know if it's just because I'm a sucker for the wilderness, adventure, or just going with the flow, but I WANTED to be Alexander McCandless after I watched the movie. Obviously not dead, but carefree enough to just go out and live free. Technically this movie was very simple... it was basically a documentary of McCandless's adventure across the country and up to Alaska. It's not an action movie, or a love story... it's just powerful, seeing how someone can be so passionate about doing something and going out and doing it. This movie is probably the most inspirational/influencing film I have ever seen. I believe my feelings are that way because I can relate in some ways to McCandless's character.
