Wild - was expecting meh but...

[justkeeponsmiling]

... loved it!
My friends dragged me along, I was dreading it tbh. I guess I was expecting something along the lines of Eat Pray Love

But thought it was great! I'm trying to work out why I loved it so much, I think it may partly be because I would give my right arm to take a few months out and do that walk. So actually spent a good part of the film feeling intensely jealous!

But there was definitely more to it. Great acting and a really moving story. Can't wait to read the book now as I read some quotes from it since and it seems beautifully written. Anyone else seen it?

Not seen it but want to. I to love the idea of going and doing an epic journey and have read several books on this theme. Good to hear that it's a good film.

Im halfway through the book and desperate to see the film.

I saw the film last night and loved it too...

I was expecting to be a bit depressed (like Into The Wild a few years ago with Emile Hirsch) but actually, it was quite moving and uplifting, I thought both RW and Laura Dern were outstanding in it. If it wasn't for Julianna Moore I think Reese Witherspoon would get Best Actress.

Saw this right after I read the book - which I highly recommend BTW, very well written.
Film script by Nick Hornsby which is why it avoided sentimentality, I suspect. I took DD (23) as she has just broken up with BF, for reasons not unlike Cheryl Strayed - just in different places. Also took my (male) partner. All enjoyed it. Would defo recommend.

Saw it yesterday, thought it was brilliant. Strong and real female experience, in a voice that really spoke to me.

Hoping to see this, this week!!

Saw it this evening, really enjoyed it, as did my friend. Laura Dern was v gd

I didn't love it but quite enjoyed it.

I thought it was annoying that she is undertaking the PCT and yet she didn't
Know how to put a tent up or set her stove up!

Really enjoyed it. Sadly marred by some twats behind us who talked loudly all the way through it even after dh told them off. And it was in the naice arts cinema too!