Penned Up
I've been wanting to see INTO THE WILD for quite a long time. But, I confess that , while ultimately satisfying, Sean Penn's directorial efforts are a bit too challenging for my feeble noodle. Couple this
a 140 minute running time, it was a recipe for avoidance. And avoid it I did: I did dishes, took out the garbage, separated garbage. Yes, I ( Read more... )
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I'm not sure INTO THE WILD made such a splash in the States despite the critical approval. It seemed be caught in the shadow of THERE WILL BE BLOOD and NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
(in the way the excellent QUIZ SHOW suffered in the shadow of PULP FICTION).
The whole cast was great. It's marvelous to see Keener in a sympathetic role after gaining some fame with C. Kaufman as a perrenial shrew. I also think William Hurt has some of the most powerfully emotional film moments in recent memory.
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