9/28/2023 0 Comments Wilde movie part 1![]() And in the end, he has his moment of realization, that "happiness (is) only real when shared", which is a moment that is incredibly poignant. For that he is sometimes vilified or mocked, but I admired him for not conforming like the rest of us, and for living life on his own terms. Holbrook is also brilliant when he tells the young man "when you forgive, you love." We see him take risks which pay off (kayaking down a rampaging river), and of course others which do not (going into the true wild of Alaska without a map or enough preparation). He is also brutal to an old man (Hal Holbrook) who so very generously offers to adopt him, in what is a fantastic scene. We see the trail of tears he leaves behind him, with his parents and sister devastated by not hearing from him, and him ignoring some of the kindly advice he receives along the way. I think some people are turned off by what they feel was a glorification, but I didn't feel that way at all. ![]() They walk away quietly into empty spaces, trying to close the gaps of the past," and yet we get the feeling that is just one aspect of a complicated and yet simple guy. ![]() His character is troubled from an upbringing that was riddled with strife, and in one moments says so simply (and sadly) "Some people feel like they don't deserve love. He also really looks the part, including scenes where he had to lose quite a bit of weight. Hirsch plays the part very well, displaying an easy, personable warmth but at the same time a determination to go his own way, damn the consequences. He's a fascinating character because of his idealism and his nonconformity he's intelligent and kind, and yet he doesn't value human relationships, preferring solitude and a deep connection to nature. Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch) is a college graduate from an affluent upbringing who decides to abandon his possessions and money and to live life out on the road, ala Jack London or Jack Kerouac during parts of their lives. Stunning scenery, brilliant directing from Sean Penn, soulful songs from Eddie Vedder, and a remarkable, true story. ![]()
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