Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Gaby Hoffmann
Storyline
A chronicle of one woman's 1,100-mile solo hike undertaken as a way to recover from a recent catastrophe.
Writers: Nick Hornby, Cheryl Strayed
Cast: Reese Witherspoon -
Cheryl Strayed
Laura Dern -
Bobbi
Gaby Hoffmann -
Aimee
Michiel Huisman -
Jonathan
Thomas Sadoski -
Paul
Kevin Rankin -
Greg
Charles Baker -
Tj
Brian Van Holt -
Ranger
W. Earl Brown -
Frank
Nick Eversman -
Richie
Mo McRae -
Jimmy Carter
J.D. Evermore -
Clint
Cliff De Young -
Ed
Cheryl Strayed -
Woman in Truck
Areana Cirina -
Newspaper editorial Student
Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 5 December 2014
Filming Locations: Ashland, Oregon, USA
Technical Specs
Runtime:
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User Review
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Rating: 7/10
I write this review because the first two reviews are done by Film
snobs that never read the book.
The movie takes place in 1995 and the film style shows that. It seems
raw and almost amateur, but in fact its true to the film style of this
time. My only criticism is that the movie relies heavily on the
astuteness of the audience as it moves fast and touches lightly on
numerous important details. I imagine that is why the other reviewers
are stuck on the sexual flash backs and the fox.
This is a true story that was turned into a novel 17 years later (Yes,
it is true REI did in fact replace the boots Cheryl Strayed bought
there for free. And Cheryl Strayed is eternally grateful for this
fact). Less than two years later, Nick Hornby (novelist turned screen
writer) turned this book into a screenplay and he did a good job. It is
exciting to see a true story told so accurately. Seriously. There is so
much truth translated so well into a moving picture. It is an exciting
puzzle piece to watch. There are complaints of the flashbacks. But
there are flashbacks for a reason. When a person walks 1,100 miles,
they think. And that is what this movie does... shows you her inner
thoughts, memories, plans, and her goal... to become the woman her
mother raised her to be. The movie shows you the woman and girl she
once was, and pulls you next to her through the middle part, before she
accomplishes her goal
A note, I would think that less 'from behind' style sex flashbacks
would be better because she was not being raped. She was horny, and
sad, and horny, and wanted to feel good and forget terrible experiences
like so many men and women out there. By using doggie style sex in so
many flashbacks too many audiences will attribute that to an unneeded
message in this movie.
But to the main point... will you enjoy this film? Like many tales of
personal triumph, you have to be in the mood and mind. Are you lost? Do
you hike? Are you a Witherspoon fan? Did you read the book? Do you
aspire to any of these things that I have listed? If yes, you will love
this movie. If you answered no to all these questions, skip this movie.
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