Sean Penn
directs this feature based on best-selling author Jon Krakauer's
true story of a young man who gives up everything to lead a solitary life in the wild. Christopher McCandless
(Emile Hirsch),
a trust-fun college graduate, abandons his safe existence to trek across the harsh yet beautiful terrain of Alaska. William Hurt
& Marcia Gay Harden
co-star, along with Catherine Keener,
Vince Vaughn
and Hal Holbrook
(in an Oscar-nominated role).
Rated R 2 hours 28 minutes 2007
5 stars. Incredible story. Deep & thought provoking about what's really important in life!! Real happiness has to be shared!!