Wild

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  • 2015


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Its that sense of dogged effort, much more than any expository flashbacks, that makes Wild a compelling tale of rebirth. Av Club
3.0
Its that sense of dogged effort, much more than any expository flashbacks, that makes Wild a compelling tale of rebirth. Av Club
3.0
Vallee has taken a contemplative book where, frankly, very little happens and transformed it into a gut punching drama.A EW
3.8
Mine would be that male dominated mainstream Hollywood rarely feels the need to showcase women over 30 as the centerpiece of a movie, Academy Award or .. Rogerebert
4.0
Bobbi is what makes viewers believe that Cheryl has the power to be extraordinary. Common Sense Media
2.0
If nothing else, Wild offers a first rate advertisement for the purifying abilities of the great outdoors. Indie Wire
4.0
But director Jean Marc Vallee, screenwriter Nick Hornby and star producer Reese Witherspoon have met the challenge head on with imperfect but rewardin .. Variety
4.0
You cant talk about Wild without recognizing Witherspoons best performance since Walk The Line. We Got This Covered
4.5
Wild doesnt presume that all men are predatory, but it does soberly, viscerally convey a womans anxiety at the possibility. Austin Chronicle
3.0
Unfortunately for us, Dernonly seen in flashbackisnt the main character. Time Out
4.0
While the external scenery is spectacular, its the internal landscapes that capture and hold our attention. The Guardian
3.0
Its not Witherspoons personal masterpiece: that is still her high school careerist in Election (1999).But its still good. The Guardian
4.0
Hornbys script does the same thing.It strips the book of the extra weight. The Guardian
3.1
Witherspoon has never really taken on such a stripped down, emotionally barbed character as Strayed.
2.5
Unremarkable films propped up by exceptional lead performances are as much a certainty of the autumnal season as yellow leaves and pumpkin patches.
3.1
Another may be the films greatest asset, which is Witherspoon herself.
4.0
It is a powerful and movingly memorable film with Witherspoon the striking core of a film that wears its heart impressively in its sleeve. Screen Daily
4.5
Persevering through trials and tribulations doesnt automatically make everything OK. Collider
4.5
Persevering through trials and tribulations doesnt automatically make everything OK. Collider
4.0
The pieces are all of a piece.Witherspoon doesnt look as hardy as the real Strayed, who shows up in a series of photos beside the credits. Vulture
4.0
Witherspoon captures all the conflicting, dizzying emotions that the adventure stirs in her. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
A movie has to end somewhere, but the conversation in the brain that never stops.
3.5
Wild may be full of natural beauty Yves Belangers cinematography unostentatiously captures the infinite colors and vistas of the West but it is also a .. The New York Times
3.7
Witherspoon mines Strayed for complexity and nuance with enormous success, and in the process crafts a robust portrait of modern femininity. Paste Magazine
4.0
The movie doesnt judge her for that it simply allows that Cheryl has burned through it into a need for something purer. E Film Critic
4.0
These films represent a reaction against the saturated frenzy of communication that makes us all iSlaves, and theyre a helpful way to get back to the .. Telegraph
4.0
These films represent a reaction against the saturated frenzy of communication that makes us all iSlaves, and theyre a helpful way to get back to the .. Telegraph
4.0
But many of the best scenes come from Cheryls encounters with strangers.
3.8
This pensive, reflective, complicated Witherspoon feels more real than the one she left behind and more in keeping with how she started, in hard hitti .. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
A quietly moving coming of age story that resists formula or easy redemption, driven by a strong, unvarnished performance from Witherspoon, who deserv ..
4.0
And while Witherspoon gamely rises to the multiple physical, emotional and spiritual challenges placed before her, its Wilds unique approach to editin .. Cinema Blend
3.0
A biopic that is both visually engaging and emotionally compelling. But its hard to shake the feeling of careful ambition that keeps everything moving .. Ny Daily News
4.0
One can see how WILD could be such an attractive vehicle for someone like Witherspoon. JoBlo
4.0
Wild is more than a showcase for Reese Witherspoons performance, its a meditative journey that is refreshingly funny, insightful, and poignant. Screen Rant
4.4
Although a no brainer as a showcase one woman star vehicle (in a glib way, its like Gravity in hiking boots), the remarkable thing about Wild is that .. The Globe And Mail
3.8
Add Witherspoons wholly committed, wholly convincing portrayal, and you have a formidable package. Philly
3.1
Wild is ultimately unique for its twist, even if it comes by an unfortunately intrusive narration. Philly
3.5
But the flame of determination still burns bright with the will to soldier on.
5.0
The film gives us a rare and refreshing glimpse of a solid and supportive mother daughter relationship. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
For the time being, Witherspoon sometimes a wonderful actress and sometimes a maddening one has found herself. Village Voice
4.4
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3.0
This is Reese Witherspoons best performance since winning the Oscar for Walk The Line. Sover
3.8
Nevertheless, this is a solid, character based drama with one of the years best performances to recommend it. ReelViews
3.0
Sustaining his reputation as a thoughtful helmer with an interest in the enormity of the human spirit, Vallee captures intimacy in the middle of nowhe .. Blu Ray
3.1
Now Reese Witherspoon has become a serious contender for Best Actress for Wild.As with Dallas Buyers Club, the actual true story behind the new movie .. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.0
The film isnt exactly subtle: as Strayed, Reese Witherspoon shoulders a massive backpack that symbolizes the characters emotional baggage, and screenw .. Chicago Reader
4.4
The physical backdrop of the story is the trail, but the far more vital and vibrant one is the repetitive, unceasing terrain of Cheryls memory. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Vallee has crafted a film rich in details which support its many themes.The film offers the stunning backdrop of the ever changing Pacific Crest Trail ..
4.4
Witherspoon is terrific low key and gritty as a woman whos lost her way and seeks to find it alone. Her voice over narration is evocative, sometimes h .. Usa Today
1.9
The films substantial failure is especially disappointing given the strength of both Vallees direction and Witherspoons impressive work, with the latt .. Reel Film Reviews
4.0
On paper, Wild has all the hallmarks of an Oprahs Book Club movie a stirring tale of personal growth. The Times
2.0
This is a fine performance by Witherspoon, further stretching her range as an actress. The spectacular scenery along the trail also provides a chance .. Lariat
3.0
Much like Dallas Buyers Club, Wild is a mix of unguarded rawness and mawkish calculation, equal parts honest inspiration and mercenary ambition. News Review
3.5
Dern is as good as usual, and Sadoski is decent as the conflicted ex husband. Screen It
4.0
A film about someone going on a very long walk doesnt sound especially dramatic but Nick Hornbys screenplay (adapted from Strayeds book) brings out Ch .. Independent
3.5
The latest installment in Soul Jazz Records Boombox series, tracing the evolution of recorded rap in the late 70s and early 80s, provides us with the .. Pop Matters
4.0
That excitement of discovery is just part of what makes Wild such an exhilarating screen experience. The Wrap
3.8
Strayeds unusual sexual past implicitly complicates every encounter. News Day
2.0
The movie, based on Cheryl Strayeds memoir about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, is broken up by flashbacks too much but Witherspoon makes us feel Str .. Cs Monitor
3.5
Witherspoon is terrific as an underprepared woman who is constantly tempted to give up, but the film frequently bogs down in way too many nonchronolog .. New York Post
4.0
Its a careful balancing act that keeps a relatively straightforward plot intense and compelling. Film Journal International ..
4.0
Witherspoon captures both the confusion and dignity of her characters life. Az Central
4.0
In Wild, a powerful and unconventional drama, Reese Witherspoon plays Cheryl Strayed, a woman walking more than 1500 kilometres as an act of penance a .. Smh
3.5
If Wild is an interesting trek, for both its star and its viewers, its hardly a feral one. Npr
4.0
The timing often feels completely off the wall, giving the tale suspense, and making sense as it progresses. Star Tribune
4.5
Forgiving ourselves might be another hard thing, but its another hard thing worth doing.
4.5
Forgiving ourselves might be another hard thing, but its another hard thing worth doing.
3.8
18A Actor/producer Reese Witherspoon and director Jean Marc Vallee take the dramatic road less travelled in Wild, a film that is more about self disco .. Toronto Star
4.0
Playing Cheryl, Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon (Walk the Line) delivers another powerful performance.Projecting both vulnerability and determination, .. Reel Talk Reviews
3.5
But the star attraction and Oscar season prospect, I suppose, is Wild, which features Reese Witherspoon as Cheryl Strayed, the real life memoirist who .. Salon
4.0
And thats a fine place to be, thanks to Hornbys spare, witty screenplay and Witherspoons astringent performance. Slate
4.0
Wild is a powerfully moving portrayal of a womans physical and emotional journey that serves as a perfect companion piece to the likes of Into the Wil .. Flim List
3.5
When it connects emotionally, the tears you will shed are well earned. Film Inquiry
3.5
If theres a weakness to the film, its Nick Hornbys script.Though it works well enough for the bulk of the film, there are some cheesy signposting line .. Eye For Film
4.0
This is an emotional powerhouse of a film: an adventure story, a tale of redemption and a poignant mother daughter love story all rolled into one.
3.5
FYI: Laura Dern is actually only nine years older than Reese Witherspoon. Susang Ranger
5.0
By the time the movie ends, youll feel like youve survived a marathon of your own, but the adventure will leave you gasping with both fatigue and exci .. Observer
4.0
Theres neither cinematic majesty to the vistas (and I saw the movie on a very big screen and sat very close to it) nor intimacy to the ground that Str .. New Yorker
4.0
Strayed is enmeshed in literature, and her skillfully structured adventure tale is more expressive than the film. New Yorker
2.0
If you like films about treks and trekkers, and I do, strap on your hiking boots and get to a theater to see this. Boston Herald
4.5
The threat of sexual assault is almost a constant fear, as it should be, but doesnt appear to weigh Cheryl down. The New Indian Express
4.0
It sounds harrowing and desperately depressing but the opposite is true: every step along the trail is part of an uplifting journey towards selfdiscov .. Express
3.8
Witherspoon does the least acting of her career, and it works. Calmly yet restlessly, she brings to life Strayeds longings, her states of grief and de .. Chicago Tribune
3.8
This movie has blisters.And, like Witherspoons character at that moment, its boots are a little too small for its feet. Boston Globe
2.0
Sadly, the film is far more interested in the fascinating tale of Reese Witherspoon falling down, getting blisters, eating cold oatmeal, dodging rapis .. Uproxx
5.0
WildMovie Review Wild is a pretty good movie that offers Reese Witherspoon a great leading role. Blogs Indie Wire
2.0
Wild never really earns its hard fought struggle for redemption and personal reinvention. Blogs Indie Wire
4.0
The flashbacks intertwine beautifully with the present day scenes, and Witherspoons performance is full of vulnerability and regret. Las Vegas Weekly
5.0
The film opens at the beginning of Strayeds 1,100 mile trip, then occasionally dips into in scenes from her past.At first, theyre brief fragments, as .. The Atlantic
3.0
Such films are para pilgrimages, passive secular equivalents of what medieval sinners put themselves through in the hope of salvation. Standard
4.5
Witherspoon and Vallee capture Strayeds flawed life truthfully and without equivocation.But this is not a dark tale. Tony Medley
2.0
Reese Witherspoon Stumbles Cheryl Strayed, and So Did This Movie Wild is an unsatisfying self help drama that exposes the limitations of Reese Withers .. Coles Mithey
3.0
Its a comfortable movie more than a confrontational one, with very little blood left on the ground and insights that might well adorn a greeting card. Detroit News
3.8
Still, Wild, in its essence, proffers a useful message that its wise to clear the clutter every once in a whileand especially at times of painful tran .. Groucho Reviews
3.0
Thanks to a powerhouse performance by Reese Witherspoon, Valle succeeds in avoiding those potential cliches again and again and again. Hit Fix
3.0
Witherspoon does really uncompromising work here, playing Cheryl without any hesitancy or any fear or any ego. Hit Fix
4.4
A terrific, powerful film about a woman navigating two wildernesses: the physical one and the emotional one. Aisle Seat
4.0
When I publish my own list of the years best films in this space later this month, Wild will be among the top five, and likely in the top three.Its as .. Forbes
3.5
It is not just an acting treat but a wholly engaging and thoughtful character drama. Forbes
3.0
Depicted with empathy by director Jean Marc Vallee, and carefully scripted by master humanist Nick Hornby, this is a biopic that goes out of its way i .. Consequence Of Sound
4.4
And to their credit, neither man gets in the way of this womans story.Because it is a womans story and besides its original author it has a couple of .. Nj
3.5
Mired in a downward spiral that included drugs and promiscuity, Cheryl Strayed avoided the obvious.Rather than following the customary 12 step path to .. Movie Habit
4.4
Wild is an engrossing, convincing, and occasionally beautiful movie, and it may be Witherspoons best role yet. Movie Habit
3.5
As Strayed, Reese Witherspoon is terrific in a part she should be all wrong for. Its a great turn, and its an even better reminder of when she was one .. Vox
4.0
Her perky personality is still bubbling along the surface in this though, with moments of ironic humour at Strayeds situation. Hey U Guys
2.5
Witherspoons Wild is tame enough to maybe actually give her a second act to her career. Film Freak Central
3.0
Reese Witherspoon plays Strayed in an understated, determined performance. Oregon Live
2.0
Wild doesnt aim for high inspiration or fussy performances, and it benefits from staying honest and rich, instead of going for big speeches and bigger .. Film School Rejects
3.0
While one can plainly see why an actor/producer of Reese Witherspoons stature would snatch this story up and cast herself in the lead role, the plain .. Ner Dist
3.8
The hiking sequences are brutal and beautiful, sometimes simultaneously. Movies Tv Guide
4.0
It earns its emotional payoffs honestly, always underplaying where lesser movies wouldve lunged for Oscar Gold. Maki At The Movies
2.0
A self congratulatory montage of hideously calculated set pieces and manipulative flashbacks, Wilds script hands out platitudes like servers at a wedd .. Cine Vue
2.0
If you thought last years Tracks was an ordeal, get a load of Wild. Mirror
5.0
Its difficult to make an uplifting film that feels genuine.Too often they feel forced or overly sentimental. Three Movie Buffs
4.0
While the hike is no more eventful than another one might be, every step feels like a giant leap because the real rough terrain is inside Strayeds hea .. Digital Spy
5.0
But Wild is a far more bold and evocative work than the Eat Pray Love successor some will dismiss it as. Digital Spy
4.0
Reminiscent of many other journey through the wilderness as metaphor for life movies, Wild is part Into the Wild, part Eat Pray Love, a deliberately a .. Digital Spy
4.0
As Cheryl Strayed, the real life hiker whose memoir Wild is based on, puts it, its a chance to put myself in the way of beauty.Such trail therapy is a .. Games Radar
2.0
Witherspoon carries this movie like Cheryl toted her backpack, dramatically overstuffed and unsteadily at first. Tamp A Bay
4.0
Jean Marc Vallee follows up The Dallas Buyers Club with Wild, another strong, urgent, raw piece of filmmaking that offers an Oscar nominated turn for .. Abc
4.0
And yet the natural wilderness never overawes.Wild remains primarily an internal journey. Nz Herald
4.4
From her first hesitant step on that dusty California hillside, viewers arent just watching Strayeds experience; they absorb the experience as if its .. Kansas City
3.8
Its hard to end a story like this without just spelling out lessons.Maybe the movie could have followed Cheryls life a bit farther. Red Eye Chicago
3.8
Maybe the lack of answers is the point. How do you save your life by hiking 1,000 miles By putting one foot in front of the other. Stl Today
3.5
Those who know Witherspoon only as Elle Woods may be surprised by her unvarnished performance, but this is no Charlize Theron in Monster transformatio .. The Stranger
4.0
The destination may be expected, but the path Vallee takes to it is not. Screen Crush
3.8
Much in the way Danny Boyle approached that Aron Ralston biopic, director Jean Mark Vallee avoids all threats of filmic stagnation with a narrative th .. Dustin Put Man
3.5
Reese Witherspoon gives a beautifully stripped back performance in this epic journey based on the memoir by Cheryl Strayed. Contact Music
4.0
Her sweet faced look and careful Southern charm belied a churning, raw emotional core that consistently surprised you in its clarity and forcefulness. Ar Kansas Online
3.5
Strayeds young adult life is a self annihilating disaster zone of addictions and promiscuity. Film Racket
3.8
Producer Reese Witherspoon read Cheryl Strayeds bestselling memoir and optioned it the next day. Christianity Today
3.5
Wild is otherwise an inviting, wisely humble film, in awe of its terrain without mythologizing it. Vanity Fair
4.0
Yet Wild the movie of the book manages to tell a tale as large and daunting as the great outdoors. Hollywood And Fine
4.0
Hornbys only real mis step lies in the films final moments, where he abandons all structural subtlety and simply has Witherspoon read out huge chunks .. The Arts Desk
4.0
Reese Witherspoon undertakes a journey of mind, body and spirit in Wild, an impeccably crafted and performed tale of atonement and rebirth. Matts Movie Reviews
3.5
The story is terrific, and Witherspoon embodies it with vigor and gritty commitmen. Antagony & Ecstasy
3.1
Wild stumbles when it becomes too focused on the destination, whether thats the Oregon trailhead or the Oscar night red carpet. Sltrib
3.0
Wild is at its most interesting when it delves into Stayeds past and explores her relationship with her mother and ex husband. The Film Pie
3.5
Sometimes guile is her saving grace; sometimes, its just plain luck. The Dissolve
1.0
Strayed comes across as a real person, Witherspoon is a real actor, and the film is a real showcase. Sandiego Reader
4.0
That Witherspoon is excellent in the role should surprise no one. Cinemix Tape
4.0
Thats not to say Strayed isnt a thrilling protagonist, just that the film knows exactly what its doing. Metro New York
2.0
Beset by personal demons, Cheryl Strayed (Reese Witherspoon) sets out to hike the Pacific Crest Trail solo. Film Comment
3.0
Vallees solid direction and Witherspoons deft and absorbing turn transform a corny passion project into a warm and enlightening flick. One Room With A View
3.0
Its a fascinating perspectiveone characteristic of Strayeds meticulously honest approach to personal storytelling. Sbs
3.5
(Witherspoon, it should be noted, is quite good, even if this seems a calculated attempt to shake her Squaresville image.) Flavor Wire
4.4
Witherspoons brave, uncompromising performance a transformational joy in Wild hello Reese Witherspoon stars as a woman on a long journey of redemption .. Daily Herald
3.5
What Witherspoon does with expression and not a lot of dialogue is so good, you wish that there werent flashbacks or voiceover and theyd just trust he .. Crave Online
2.5
Witherspoon the actor obviously wanted to try something new here. Bitly
4.0
Wild Studio: Fox Searchlight Directed by Jean Marc Vallee Web Exclusive Every triathlete, ultramarathoner, or other crazy adventurer is asked why they .. Under The Radar Mag
4.0
It undercuts an overly serious tone whenever possible and layers in a poignancy that rarely seems forced. Scene Stealers
3.0
Why Acknowledging it wouldnt make us monsters, just aware consumers. Movie Mezzanine
3.5
I love feminists!).Reese Witherspoon is in just about every scene of this film, often alone, and her unebbing commitment lifts the story above its the .. reason
3.0
Witherspoon already has an Academy Award... but this is perhaps the best performance of her career a far cry from her previous work. Its a stripped do .. Bowling Green Daily News
4.4
Wild is far more than just Oscar bait for an A list star. Based on Cheryl Strayeds memoir, its a galvanizing human interest story of the highest order .. Clclt
2.5
Certainly nothing one couldnt find on a Hallmark card.In a lot less than two hours. Seven Day Svt
2.0
Wild doesnt trek over new ground, but its stream of consciousness narrative style and an Oscar worthy turn from Reese Witherspoon make it worth a look .. From The Balcony
4.0
In a career that has seen its ups and downs, its good to see Witherspoon making a bold step in the right direction. Sky
3.5
Sometimes, simplicity makes for a most evocative and emotional journey, and Vallees Wild is successful in that regard. Ion Cinema
4.5
Witherspoons Strayed is a small woman both human and iconic: bearing an oversized, ill advised backpack like a Pixar figureHeav E instead of Wall Eshe .. New City Film
4.0
It makes for an engaging, emotionally resonant piece of filmmaking. Fan The Fire Magazine
4.5
Wild is Cheryl Strayeds trip of self discovery. It is getting an Oscar buzz for Reese Witherspoon. Shes good but Laura Derns work as Strayeds mom is m .. Tri City Herald
4.0
Witherspoon is in every scene, and is frequently the only thing in the movie at all. Trespass Mag
3.0
Winsome Witherspoon impresses with a quiet, physical performance. But the real, extreme Cheryl seems to have got lost in the wilderness. Daily Star
3.5
Modern hiking is a secular cousin of the pilgrimage; it heals through hardship, loneliness, silence, and beauty. The very fine Wild depicts one womans .. Theepoch Times
3.5
The movie may not be as convincing as the book in depicting Cheryls journey toward spiritual fulfillment, but Wilds considerable power is bound up wit .. Fw Weekly
3.8
The adaptation of Cheryl Strayeds memoir Wild is more than just a two hour Best Actress audition for Reese Witherspoon, but its also definitely that. Columbus Alive
2.0
Its not that its a complicated watch; its actually a rather simple story, and not even a particularly fresh one. Reel Talk Online
3.8
But it qualifies as an absorbing adventure with effective performances and striking scenery. Sf Examiner
5.0
They want to spook you with cheap edits and lots of noise.But the family business never has an internal logic; the horror imagery comes at you but it .. Grant Land
3.8
Go ahead (Still waiting) All the more reason to appreciate Wild, an absorbing and beautifully shot adventure drama that premiered September 8 at the T .. Us Magazine
4.0
It is another survival story, after all, but an affectingly delicate one. Sf Weekly
4.4
Wild is a movie that Ill find hard to forget because of its powerful imagery and how it works on the senses. Tulsa World
3.8
Blessed with an inherent desire to take full stock of this person, flaws and all, thats amplified by the dignity and smarts of Reese Witherspoons work .. Am Ny
3.5
Wild is about the profound power of nature to provide space to reset yourself. Graffiti With Punctuation
4.0
Cheryl, if theres one thing I could teach you its how to find your best self.And when you do, how to hold onto it for dear life. Toledo Blade
1.5
It is certainly Witherspoons best performance since Line... But her performance cant deliver the emotional punch the film requires Spectator
3.8
Of course Reese Witherspoon as Strayed also deserves a lion share of the credit. Cambridge Day
3.5
What is it about young women boldly venturing into a wilderness that is intriguing filmmakers and audiences these days Honey Cutts Hollywood
3.0
Witherspoon showed us Strayeds physical and mental anguish brilliantly. Movie Chambers
4.5
Its an entertaining picture with enough humor to allay the seriousness without diminishing its importance. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
4.0
Its too bad that the movie, in its last thirty minutes, doesnt trust the audience to process what it just saw. Richard Crouse
3.8
Witherspoon is completely magnetic, and Laura Derns all too brief turn as Strayeds mother is a delight. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
3.8
And that means Ive been watching lots of movies.Lots and lots of movies. Free Beacon
4.0
What a wonderful performance and try not to let her haters drive you, well, wild. Adelaide Review
3.5
The film shares metafictional parallels with its star Reese Witherspoon. Impulse Gamer
4.4
Its a perceptive and tactile film full of dirt and bruises and lost toenails, each one a physical manifestation of moments Cheryl would rather forget .. Miami
2.0
What keeps us engaged isnt fear about whether Strayed will survive, but the alchemy of physical toil and emotional turmoil, and the way past traumas a .. Willamette Week
4.1
In a time when the desire for strong female characters on screen can often create perfect but plain parts for actresses to play, seeing a complicated .. Film.com
3.0
Witherspoon, who clearly saw the project as an opportunity to redefine her career, is refreshingly and respectably raw but hardly revelatory. Metro Times
3.8
Its observational and visceral moments such as this that make up Wilds most appealing moments, based on Strayeds 2012 memoir of the same name.They eve .. Film Forward
3.8
Witherspoon plays Cheryl Strayed in director Jean Marc Vallees adaptation of Strayeds beloved memoir, which chronicles her thousand mile plus solo hik .. Ut Sandiego
2.0
Despite those intriguing secondary roles played by an appealing cast, Wild is Witherspoons film. Aarp
3.5
Director Jean Marc Vallee has a relaxed style that doesnt rush the story or the character. Kpbs
5.0
I will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile Cheryl is now far more than her bright eyes and sweet smile. Saportare Port
3.1
It features gorgeous cinematography and Witherspoons strong central performance, but tends to drive its points home with hammer on nail obviousness in .. MLive.com
4.4
The film overall is tough and physical, thanks in large part to Witherspoons convincing work as a woman scuffing calluses from her heart with each ste .. Commercial Appeal
4.0
But because its not freeze dried formula, powdered stock or a tasteless soup of salty tears, it hits home and fills you up with warm feeling. O Canada
3.5
A better film would leave it there, but Vallee has to turn the camera around, so we can see those precious golden tears. Seattle Weekly
2.0
Reese Witherspoons back in top form with Wild, the emotionally moving adaptation of Cheryl Strayeds memoir Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Cre .. Showbiz Junkies
2.0
Easton, MD (21601) Today Some clouds.A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Stardem
4.0
Dern is the very best thing in a very good movie, and this is one performance that deserves to win prizes. Vogue
3.0
Nevertheless, after battling in the trenches and seeing a grand total of 208 films, here is a look at the best in 2014. Sa Current
4.0
Reese Witherspoon Is Emotionally Raw in Wild Review by Jenni Miller: Reese Witherspoon gets admirably down and dirty in this adaptation of Cheryl Stra .. Bust
4.5
If youre looking for a film thats contemplative, honest, and engaging, you cant go far wrong with Cheryl Strayeds trip into the Wild. Gq Magazine
1.5
All in all, his Black or White reveals Binder to be fairly clueless about the big issues in American life. World Socialist Web Site
2.0
his is a movie that starts with a strong performance by Witherspoon that only gets better through the movie. Fres Nobee
3.0
So again, its a fortunate thing indeed that Witherspoon is very good, if curiously restrained.Hers is an honest and heartfelt performance that doesnt .. Blogs Houston Press
1.5
WITH TEMPERATURES FALLING TO AROUND FREEZING, ANY FREEZING DRIZZLE COULD CAUSE PATCHY ICY CONDITIONS ON UNTREATED ROADWAYS. Daily Journal
1.5
Reese Witherspoons adaptation of Cheryl Strayeds autobiography has all the right stuff. So how come I wasnt a puddle when it was over The Movie Minute
4.5
Dern is terrific in this all important supporting role, but its Witherspoons party, and she delivers the goods. Memphis Flyer
4.5
A must see movie, a gorgeous and inspiring film that showcases Reese Witherspoon at her Oscar worthy best Fox News
3.8
Reese Witherspoon delivers a decent enough performance to singlehandedly elevate an otherwise mediocre adventure to an entertaining one worth recommen .. Baret News Wire
3.8
Happily, Wild is scrappy, impressive movie with trippy visuals, a respect for the transformative power of nature, a powerful strong central performanc .. Play Boy
4.5
Witherspoon admirably captures Cheryls volatile mix of naivety and stubbornness, vulnerability and resilience. Movie Talk
4.0
Wild is a very pretty movie, with a very good performance from Witherspoon, but its the very idea of Cheryl ferocious and flawed, navigating too tight .. Buzz Feed
3.0
Subliminal editing, seamless flashbacks and evocative musical cues make for a captivating trek that dances off the linear path, even as it marches dog .. Dallas News
3.8
But the film works best as a portrait of this mother daughter bond, and as an ode to finding the courage to come back to life. Good Times
4.0
Movies are very rarely better than their books, but this isnt a competitor to the book so much as a companion piece, a way to revisit the story with a .. Eugene Weekly
4.0
The resultant film winds up not only being a fine showcase for Witherspoon, but a damn fine commercial for the PCT and those REI outdoor gear stores. Tucson Weekly
3.0
Like Eat Pray Love, minus the abject loathsomeness. Standout work by Witherspoon, though Technology Tell
4.5
Its a difficult story to adapt to film and could easily feel boring or un cinematic in the hands of an uncreative director. The Pop Break
3.8
It is an understated performance that is quite fantastic as you take a closer look at it. Dcw50
3.5
The overall pedigree of Wild is both impressive and a little surprising. Signature Reads
4.5
AWFJ Movie of the Week Panelists Comments: MaryAnn Johanson: My pick is Wild, an extraordinary film that doesnt depict simply one womans outdoor adven .. Awfj
2.0
Little adventure or real catharsis in the rather bland, surprisingly superficial terrain. Spectrum (St. George, Utah ..
3.0
Im not wild about Wild, but its fair to say that its a decent film, well shot and performed, with an interesting structure that provides emotional and .. ScreenAnarchy
2.5
At the end of the long and winding road, between lack of dramatic heft and a character arc thats as slender as a sapling, were left wondering just whe ..
3.0
While Jesus spent 40 days and nights in the wilderness, Reese Witherspoon spends about three months there in Wild as the self flagellating author Cher .. America Magazine
3.5
It acknowledges the hard stuff, but barely hints at the true emotional complexities of its story and of its main character. Sojo
4.5
Witherspoons Cheryl is the kind of complicated female lead we rarely see onscreen; a frustrating and reckless mess with nothing to lose. Dear Cast and Crew
4.0
Witherspoon portrays Strayed unromantically there is a goofy, no nonsense charm about her performance. Montreal Gazette
4.5
With an immensely sympathetic performance from Witherspoon, Wild is a quietly uplifting and delicately moving film about the transformative potential .. Big Issue
2.5
Yet, the picture itself fails to cross the most fundamental bar in cinema: simply put, its boring. Quick Flix
4.0
At its core, its actually about a woman coming to terms with her tragic past, including the death of her beloved mother, and figuring out how to forge .. Next Best Picture
4.0
Witherspoon must have found strength in it, because its one of the mostly finely tuned performances shes ever given. Complex
4.4
Wild captures the quality of real life thinking and walking, of the physical rhythm of movement sometimes dislodging random memories. Sacbee
2.0
Three inch heels Not for this woman, who trekked 1,000 humorless miles. Compuserve
4.5
The film version of Wild often leaves out or glosses over precisely the things that make Strayeds story so striking. Bitch Flicks
3.0
Witherspoon pulls off a performance that, in other hands, could be maudlin or overly sentimental. The Federalist
3.6
A solid entertainment that treats the central story of redemption with honesty
4.5
The approach isnt hard to follow, per se, but it prioritizes emotion over plot. The Lmagazine
5.0
Beautifully directed and acted, the immersive, moving Wild is an exceptional redemption movie. Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) ..
4.5
A profound meditation on loss, regret, acceptance and rediscovery, Wild takes some Impressive turns. Central Track
3.8
Reese Witherspoon taps into the raw nerve when headlining her psychological come to terms nature based character study Wild, a stark and elegant piece ..



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