I am so far behind with my movie blog that there’s only one
way to catch up. I will briefly
comment on the various movies and assume you know what the movie is about.
Reese Witherspoon’s performance is easily the most memorable
aspect of “Wild,” based on Cheryl Strayed’s memoire. Although Streyed’s
1,000-mile long journey on the Pacific Crest Trail is mildly interesting,
finding out why she makes this journey is more intriguing. And the
cinematography is stunning. Director Jean-Marc Vallee steered Matthew
McConaughey to an Oscar in 2014 with The
Dallas Buyers Club and I’m sure Witherspoon thought he could do it again.
If not for Julianne Moore’s outstanding performance in Still Alice, Witherspoon would have a clear shot at a second Oscar.
“Wild” is a solid character-based drama with one of the year’s best
performances to recommend it.
