Into The Wild - Chris McCandless aka Alex Supertramp

[Ralph Cramden]

Wanted to give a plug for a film I saw recently and highly recommend: "Into the Wild" taken from the book by Jon Krakauer. I saw this film recently and was very impressed. I also had the opportunity to see "Call of the Wild" which is a documentary that follows Chris McCandless' every step. Both films are awesome so if you are so inclined...check them out. Unfortunately Chris did not plan his sojourn into the wilds of Alaska very well and ended up losing his life. I think I share his love for the wilderness but I'd make sure I took more food and supplies if I ever attempt it! :)

I would enjoy hearing from other folks if they've seen this film.

[Mr. Peanut]

Wanted to give a plug for a film I saw recently and highly recommend: "Into the Wild" taken from the book by Jon Krakauer. I saw this film recently and was very impressed. I also had the opportunity to see "Call of the Wild" which is a documentary that follows Chris McCandless' every step. Both films are awesome so if you are so inclined...check them out. Unfortunately Chris did not plan his sojourn into the wilds of Alaska very well and ended up losing his life. I think I share his love for the wilderness but I'd make sure I took more food and supplies if I ever attempt it! :)

I would enjoy hearing from other folks if they've seen this film.

I enjoyed the movie... but I didn't come away from it or some of the things I've read about McCandless thinking good things about him. Tragic idiocy is what I'd call it.

[UedK]

Have not seen the 'Into the Wild' film but did like the book. I like these real life experience books and will probably like the movie.

Is the 'Call of the Wild' film about the kid who ventured out into the Alaskan wilds, lived in an abandoned bus, ate poison berries and eventually died? I can't remember the name but I read the book. I kind of didn't have a lot of sympathy for the guy during the telling of his story in the book.

[Mr. Peanut]

What I've read seems to indicate that he didn't eat any poison berries. That was speculation from an author about how a person could starve to death in the summer less than a mile from a major interstate... But, seems not to be the explanation.

[capitolkatnorm]

Peanut- right about the seeds- Krakauer posited that some seeds from the sweet pea had poisonous characteristics- but lots of tests, and the autopsy showed no poison. I met McCandless's parents in NY when they were there for the screening. Nice folks who knew their son was a little off and unfortuntely Sean Penn made him a mini-hero.

There are no major Interstates in Alaska- the stream which was a barrier to his escape had a ford about 500 yards away from where he was trying to cross when he became ill. He was poorly prepared for the wilderness-.22 cal rifle, no large stock of staples for months of isolation during alaska winter, unisulated bus with wood stove, insufficient medical training or supplies.The folks I talked to in Alaska a couple of years ago said he was just an accident or death waiting to happen- no mentor, nobody checking on him, no communication= death on a stick. he was only found by accident by a hunter- nobody had missed him or knew he was sick.

[WILD1]

I also liked the book...am looking forward to seeing the movie.

[Ralph Cramden]

Have not seen the 'Into the Wild' film but did like the book. I like these real life experience books and will probably like the movie.

Is the 'Call of the Wild' film about the kid who ventured out into the Alaskan wilds, lived in an abandoned bus, ate poison berries and eventually died? I can't remember the name but I read the book. I kind of didn't have a lot of sympathy for the guy during the telling of his story in the book.

Yes, "Call of the Wild" is a step by step account of his jouney into the wild. I think Chris was very idealistic as are many 24 year olds. I know I took alot of risks when I was that age. However, I think its important to take risks instead of leading a "totally safe" life all of the time. If he would have had more provisions and better ways to hunt and fish he may have lived thru his trip and found his way back to civilization. Anyway, I find his story fascinating.

[Blue Heaven]

Have not seen the movie but plan to. Other survival books/movies I recommend are: Touching the Void and Alone in the Wilderness:thumbup::thumbup:

[Mr. Peanut]

Have not seen the movie but plan to. Other survival books/movies I recommend are: Touching the Void and Alone in the Wilderness:thumbup::thumbup:

I'm not sure this one can be called a "survival" movie, per se...