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73 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critics What's this?

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8.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 189 Ratings

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  • Starring: Catherine Keener, Emile Hirsch, Vince Vaughn
  • Summary: Freshly graduated from college and with a promising future ahead, 22-year-old Christopher McCandless chose instead to walk out of his privileged life and into the wild in search of adventure. What happened to him on the way transformed this young wanderer into an enduring symbol for countless people. Was Christopher McCandless a heroic adventurer or a naïve idealist, a rebellious 1990s Thoreau or another lost American son, a fearless risk-taker or a tragic figure who wrestled with the precarious balance between man and nature? (Paramount Vantage)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    Spellbinding.
  2. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    Reviewed by: William Arnold
    100
    Penn's direction is amazingly sharp and intuitive, full of masterful touches that give an epic dimension and scope to the parable.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Sura Wood
    60
    Penn opts for epic proportions and clutters his narrative with gimmicks. For the most part, it works. What's missing is the perspective and insight that would illuminated the inner dimensions of a driven young man who is preachy and downright irritating.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 87 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 111
  3. Negative: 18 out of 111
  1. marki-t_39
    10
    This is one of those rare films which leaves a profound impact on you. The beauty of the landscape, the compelling acting from all, the terrific music and Penns great work in the director/writers chair make the film as engaging as can be. It really makes you want to enjoy the simple things in life and get out there. spellbinding stuff indeed Mr. Ebert.… Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  2. JoeyD.
    5
    The trailer suggests this is an inspirational and uplifting film. It struck me as more melancholy and kind of a depressing. Overall it was a bit too long, in my opinion. But it didn't completely suck. Worth a rent at least. If you've got 2 hours to kill and feel like watching a quasi-hippy, skinny kid do some deep and introspective soul searching, then this film is for you. Hal Holbrook's character is worth the wait, by the way.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. CoreyC.
    3
    Beautifully shot and well-directed. The character, however, confuses self-actualization with simple selfishness. At his core, McCandless was weak-minded and sought to flee rather than face his problems; everyone has a childhhod with difficulties, many far, far worse than poor Supertramp's. Forgiveness is a truly arduous challenge that he never bothered to face. What a shame.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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