Scrolling down LetMeWatchThis.com's drama genre movie list, I was slightly captivated by this movie's cover photo. Thus, I clicked on it and read the description, reluctant to watch, but I did. This movie is definitely one of those movies that you don't understand until you've watched half of it. Partly because it shifts in time and starts with a semi- frame story. Or maybe because the plot isn't clear until you get to the end of the movie.
The main character, Chris, takes on a hidden persona in which he finds his true identity. Before doing so, you learn that he is very much interested in nature and peacefulness in the world. A world free of troubles and worries. He resents material items and is disappointed on the dependence of them in the world so he starts a new life fully dependent on the world's organic materials. Essentially, the whole movie is following his new life and shifts back and forward between his old one,his present one(in which he prepares for his voyage to Alaska), and his future one(in Alaska). The scenes of his old life explain and demonstrate his reasons of wanting to start a new life and not be found. Ultimately, Alex(his new name) burns all his records of identity, abandons his car, and family, and becomes unknown.
While interesting, this movie is bland. Most of the footage is similar, which makes it hard to distinguish then scenes and how I'm supposed to interpret it. Thus, when I got half way through the movie I was bored. At one point, I feel asleep. However, what I do admire is the raw scenes in the movie. The footage of the wildlife and snow seems true, just like you were there,experiencing it yourself. I think one has to be in touch with nature to truly enjoy this movie. In addition, to even stay focused during the movie.
