Into the Wild

The movie reviews-series funnily starts with a movie that leaves me bloody scared if I am ever gonna feel again, what i felt, while watching this movie. I have always taken pride in being able to put everything in words and being able to paint a picture with words, as vivid as it can get. But, God, I really have to admit this is one of those rare times that I am almost speechless and at a loss of words to describe the intense connection I felt with this story. If you think I am exaggerating, you ought to check this movie out 'Into the Wild'. But mind you, please watch it when you are alone and in the mood for some deep contemplation, it is no way a movie you choose to watch when you are having friends over for the night!
Ok so now that you all set, lets get on with the actual movie- it is basically about the age old strife of man- freedom in its truest sense- freedom from the materialistic world, the man-made stuff, freedom from all emotions, freedom from relationships, basically everything that holds one down and chains you not physically, but in your mind. The protagonist decides to break free from all these 'things', this is exactly how he refers to the world, and runs free into the wild, into the nothingness of life. He burns his degree, destroys his license, his social security number in an attempt to destroy his materialistic existence. He then sets off in his car, which he leaves on the way, to destination Alaska- to live life in its truest form- where all a man needs is food and all he sees is the sky above and its just himself to be heard, and just himself to be talked to. The movie is as much about his life at Alaska, as his experiences on the way, the people he meets, the attachments he almost makes but still stays true to his journey's aim - Alaska. The subtle message is masterfully delivered- life is off course pointless albeit- it is all about experiences, about doing what one has to do, and then doing some more! The climax is what really says it all, and does define life and happiness and the purpose of all the chaos around us with the punch that these 'real things' deserve. The performances are measured,natural and totally upto the level demanded by the deep content of the script. The actor rocks, and I am really surprised how him and this movie did not get the attention it so warranted. The background score takes the viewer to another world, and if you are the kind who listens to those lyrics in the song, you ought to check out the songs in this movie. They are artfully used at appropriate scenes and work well in increasing the overall impact of the storyline. And yes, for those who do think about the nuances that go on behind the scenes, this movie has been directed by none other than Sean Penn, so you can, but understandably, now, expect much more than this review will ever force you to.And did i tell you the not-at-all trivial fact,that this story is based on a true person, man, I can't believe someone from mankind had the guts to do this thing in search of freedom! Hail Christopher Johnson McCandless,I bow to thee! I sign off with a quote from the movie
"Rather than love and money and faith and fame and fairness, Give me Truth!"