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Reese Witherspoon hikes the Pacific Crest Trail
Posted on 7/12/14 at 8:01 pm
Posted on 7/12/14 at 8:01 pm
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Posted on 7/12/14 at 8:03 pm to Jim Rockford
Looks terrible
Posted on 7/12/14 at 8:15 pm to Jim Rockford
I think it looks great.
Posted on 7/12/14 at 8:28 pm to Jim Rockford
Not sure. Will have to read more about it.
Posted on 7/12/14 at 8:31 pm to Jim Rockford
id let her hike my penis
Posted on 7/12/14 at 8:45 pm to TotesMcGotes
I think it looks great too. It's typical for someone to mechanically say it looks awful bc Reese leads but the subject matter is the kind i like.
Posted on 7/12/14 at 8:56 pm to Jim Rockford
I'm intrigued. I like the idea of the story at least
Posted on 7/12/14 at 9:01 pm to Jim Rockford
Looks solid.
Posted on 7/12/14 at 10:09 pm to UltimateHog
I googled - the actual woman isn't half bad.
Posted on 7/12/14 at 10:16 pm to Jim Rockford
The book is great. But a lot of the reasons it's great is the inner monologues and the charm/wit of Strayed.
Don't see how you can reflect that well in a movie.
Don't see how you can reflect that well in a movie.
Posted on 7/12/14 at 10:16 pm to LSU=Champions
What does it mean to mechanically say something is awful.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 4:50 am to Jim Rockford
Great subject but casting is a bit disappointing. Not a fan of Reese but I will definitely watch the movie. I'm curious to see what great scenery they captured.
Edit: Hmm, I looked up the story, now I'm not so sure I'll like it.
Yup, sounds sort of like Chris McCandless. Although her motivation was different, people who go into the wilderness unprepared are annoying and dangerous, because if they end up needing to be rescued they put their rescuers in danger. There's nothing romantic or inspiring about being an idiot. But I'll still watch the movie.
Edit: Hmm, I looked up the story, now I'm not so sure I'll like it.
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Convinced that nothing else can save her, she latches onto the unlikely idea of a long solo hike. Woefully unprepared (she fails to read about the trail, buy boots that fit, or pack practically), she relies on the kindness and assistance of those she meets along the way, much as McCandless did. Clinging to the books she lugs along—Faulkner, Flannery O’Connor, Adrienne Rich—Strayed labors along the demanding trail, documenting her bruises, blisters, and greater troubles. Hiker wannabes will likely be inspired. Experienced backpackers will roll their eyes.
Yup, sounds sort of like Chris McCandless. Although her motivation was different, people who go into the wilderness unprepared are annoying and dangerous, because if they end up needing to be rescued they put their rescuers in danger. There's nothing romantic or inspiring about being an idiot. But I'll still watch the movie.
This post was edited on 7/13/14 at 3:08 pm
Posted on 7/13/14 at 9:48 am to Jim Rockford
If she gets attack by a bear she can always pull the "do you know who I am" scare tactic. I'd root for the bear.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 9:56 am to Jim Rockford
I've kept meaning to read the book, will probably do that before I see the movie.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 10:32 am to gthog61
Pics?
Posted on 7/13/14 at 11:27 am to Jim Rockford
This looks like that Tracks movie.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 11:48 am to abellsujr
I met a guy about 10 years ago that was nearing the end of the Eastern Continental Trail. he was an Irish guy who's family had been killed in a car wreck the year before. His parents, kid and wife were all riding in the car and all died.
Most people who do these types of things are either attention seeking people looking for bragging rights or people looking to run away from life for awhile. The guy was really nice and was telling me how much timing came into play with it, you have a window to be able to leave in and you have to make certain times or you are likely to get stuck by weather along the way.
All that said, the movie doesn't interest me a whole lot. Likes similar to 127 hours which was fine but not something I would run out and pay good money to see.
Most people who do these types of things are either attention seeking people looking for bragging rights or people looking to run away from life for awhile. The guy was really nice and was telling me how much timing came into play with it, you have a window to be able to leave in and you have to make certain times or you are likely to get stuck by weather along the way.
All that said, the movie doesn't interest me a whole lot. Likes similar to 127 hours which was fine but not something I would run out and pay good money to see.
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