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I'm really looking forward to seeing the film Into the Wild that comes out this week. The book by John Krakauer was incredibly well done, and I'm hoping that the film (written and directed by Sean Penn and starring Emile Hirsch) is as compelling.
From Salon:
Sean Penn's "Into the Wild" is adapted from John Krakauer's bestseller of the same name, detailing Chris McCandless' strange and sad journey, one that began with his upbringing in an affluent, if troubled, Atlanta family and ended with his death from starvation in an abandoned bus somewhere in the Alaskan wilderness. Repulsed by his parents' materialism and seeking some greater truth, McCandless took off on a road trip after graduating from Emory University in 1992. As far as his family was concerned, he disappeared: His parents had no idea where he'd gone, and they never again saw him alive. McCandless set out to find himself by traveling and living off the land; his inexperience and naiveté eventually led to his death.
The narrative of the book spoke volumes to me about the hunger many college students feel as they break from their families and search for their place in the world. I'm sure the film will be a testament to the emotions many young men and women feel in this emotional time of their lives. In any case, can't wait to see it, and wanted to put it on your radar screens.
Have a great weekend!
