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Created Mar 15, 2008 02:51AM PST • Edited Mar 15, 2008 02:51AM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Very Good 3.5

   A grand viewing of the McCandless escape from the clutches of his childhood and the typical dysfunction in so many families. The story was very engaging and full of humorous, fun, and sometimes spellbinding encounters with man and nature. Despite some periods of overly melodramatic narrative, this tale will surely entertain you and delight your senses and inspire your thoughts.

4. Acting

   Great 4.0

   Well cast. Hirsch seemed to be effortlessly playing the part of Chris, and Hurt and Harden were perfect as the dysfunctional parents. I loved Dierker and Keener as the aging hippies that show support and guidance during part of the journey.

5. Male Stars Great 4.0

6. Female Stars Great 4.0

7. Female Costars Great 4.0

8. Male Costars Great 4.0

10. Film

    Really Great 4.5

11. Direction Really Great 4.5

12. Play Really Great 4.5

13. Music Really Great 4.5

14. Visuals Really Great 4.5
15. Content

16. Edge

    Sordid 2.7

    A few chest exposures and bloody hunting episodes — but mostly tame.

17. Sex Erotic 2.7

18. Violence Brutal 2.7

19. Rudeness Profane 2.7

21. Reality

    Glib 2.0

22. Circumstantial Glib 2.0

23. Biological Glib 2.0

24. Physical Glib 2.0