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Into the Wild (2007)

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After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life.

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Director:

Sean Penn

Writers:

Sean Penn (screenplay), Jon Krakauer (book)
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Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars.

Another 23 wins & 103 nominations.

Top Rated Movies #206

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8 October 2007 | trigger_jam
10
| Justice done.
The sensitivity with which Krakauer captured the essence of McCandless and his adventure is extended aptly to the movie format by Sean Penn. Even if one might not be able to appreciate the purpose for Alex's journey, I don't think anyone would be able to deny that Into the Wild is a sensitive and poignant cinematic experience. There are scenes in this movie that one will never be able to forget, particularly the ending sequence. This movie will easily pull its audience into a philosophical debate for the truth about who was right and wrong isn't easy to distinguish. Sean Penn certainly doesn't try to answer those questions, questions that McCandless' life left for his family and the rest of us. Penn does well to tread a delicate objective but not indifferent line. Certainly the best movie of this year and one of the best ever made. The story, the story itself is great.

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Trivia

When Sean Penn asked Eddie Vedder to do the soundtrack, he agreed on the spot, before he knew anything about the film.

Quotes

Christopher McCandless: Mom! Mom! Help me.

Goofs

When Chris is leaving Atlanta on the Downtown Connector, a view of SunTrust Plaza is visible in its completed form. SunTrust Plaza was not completed until 1992. The scene takes place in May 1990.

Crazy Credits

The opening title is shown as part of Chris's journal's writings.

Soundtracks

King of the Road
Written & Performed by Roger Miller
Courtesy of The Island Def Jam Music Group
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

Storyline

Plot Summary

Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)

Genres

Adventure | Biography | Drama

Details

Release Date:

19 October 2007

Language

English, Danish

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$212,440 23 September 2007

Gross USA:

$18,354,356

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$56,674,477

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