"Mr. Franz, I think careers are a 20th century invention and I don't want one."

Into the Wild (2007)
Directed by Sean Penn, rated R, 148 minutes

Into the Wild is an inspiring and spellbinding film about a successful college graduate who gives away his money and abandons his possessions so he can hitchhike to Alaska and live in the wild. Emile Hirsch is utterly convincing in the lead, as he easily gets you on his side despite some his questionable decisions, and the supporting parts are filled with excellent character actors. Based on a true story, the film is absolutely mesmerizing, telling a shocking and in a strange way relatable tale. Into the Wild doesn't have any gimmicks, just raw human emotion, and a exhilarating protagonist you can't help but like. You'll like it if: You like films about nature, adventure films, Emile Hirsch, Grizzly Man, Mysterious Skin or Deliverance.