Searching for Happiness: A Chris McCandless Adventure

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Will there ever be happiness? Surely Chris McCandless claims he lived a happy life! The insane adventure of Christopher McCandless’s survival into the great Alaskan wilderness portrays his anxious depiction for the truth of reality. The film adaption of Jon Krakeur's non-fiction book, Into the Wild expresses a story of an underprepared, self-centered young man. McCandless’s original name changed to Alexander Supertramp. It was his way of escaping falsehood and his undesired past. The movie genuinely intrigued and motivated me to achieve what my heart claims to attain. Whether the circumstances lead to brutal or victorious results, the guilt of not accomplishing it is worse. McCandless believes in disconnecting with individuals and living a solitary life to achieve happiness for himself. To explore atrocious environments in the wilderness alone, courage is key. Personally, I wouldn’t attempt it. It’s captivating, however, to see different perspectives of people regarding how they attempt to live their lives looks demanding. …show more content…

His courage to find self-reality touched me because of his devotion towards searching for the true meaning of life. What intrigued me the most was he claimed he lived a happy life, even though the circumstances he endured were unbelievably horrible. All alone, looking to experience such beauty as nature, Penn does an outstanding job portraying what Chris searched for. How he comes across with minor details in the film like showing the panoramic crucify scene was impactful. I would recommend this film to young adults and adults. I personally admired it because it made me connect to the world outside man-made buildings and structures. It gave me inspiration, dedication, and motivation to achieve my goals. I would rate this movie 3.5 because the characters and setting were well chosen. Overall, the movie sends a meaningful message of happiness lying within people, not

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