Books on Screen: Into the Wild

One night last week, my husband brought home the movie, Into The Wild. He read the book on summer vacation last August, and he was anxious to see the screen version. We got our popcorn and drinks and hunkered down on the couch to watch our latest flick rental.

Without giving away the ending, I can say that it is the story of a young man who left home after college graduation, threw away all his worldly possessions including his car, and opted to live a solitary life that eventually led him to the wilderness of Alaska. In his travels, he met a variety of interesting and quirky characters who certainly add interest to the story. I enjoyed it, mainly because it's based on a true story, and that kind of movie ALWAYS appeals to me. I love seeing real life depicted on screen.

My husband, who read the book by Jon Krakauer, said it was one of the best "books on screen" that he has ever seen. He said that Chris McCandless's story was a bit strange, and the movie captured that perfectly. He thought it was very true to the book.

Be warned. It's not a light movie. But it's well worth your time when you're in the mood for a true story.

Jo-Lynne is a wife and mom of three young children. She blogs daily at Musings of a Housewife and runs a beauty product review blog, Chic Critique.