Based on 247 votes and 34 reviews.
Reaches into the marrow of your bones and tugs at the essence of who you are. In spite of the tragedy, an optimistic film.
Horrible rot. An intriguing book wasted. Watching this felt like the slow death within the film. Penn must have had a lobotomy to produce this drivel.
Somthing we all should do in our youth. Makes you think ( If Only I Could ! ) * * * * *
This film is for anyone who feels the need to escape the bullshit we call society. And I am sure we all do from time to time. I know I do. This story inspired me...this man was not stupid - he despised the materialistic world his parents set up and expected him to follow in. A true buddhist. And his story will affect me for a long time to come. See this film.
I think it was a movie definately worth watching. It was incredibly moving and really makes you think about life at a deeper level.
Best movie of all time!!!
There's much to be learned between man and earth relationships we don't learn through our rigorous institutional pursuits.
Fantastic movie, based on an amazing story. Good movie for those seeking adventure and those who have an open mind. Suggest everyone see this at least once. Those who don't get it, and believe it to be a 'eye-roller' or think the young man is an 'idiot', lack an open mind and any sense of adventure. Absolutely amazing movie, 'nough said. It will move you.
The greatest story ever told,...by Jesus?
Very overwrought. Too heavy handed with the visualizations. I think they filmed while stoned. For example - the scene showing the guy shaking water drops from his hair in slow motion - we didn't need to see that for more than a few seconds to get the point, the scene went on too long. A real eye roller. The puppy was cute, and it was great to see Hal Holbrook!!