It is often disappointing to see a film after reading the book, but seeing Wild was
different. Reese Witherspoon’s rendition of this ever moving plot is extremely well done. The
attention to costume and setting brings out a realness that was only felt during the book.
Throughout the movie, I was able to notice things that my peers, who saw the movie with me,
did not notice. Such things were the cameo appearances of Cheryl Strayed and also her
daughter’s role in the film. These small touches to the film made for an even more personal story
and tied the audience to the plot even tighter.
For me, one of the greatest moments in Wild was the Hobo Times scene. Both in the book
and in the movie, Cheryl was mistaken for a hobo and was given a hobo care package. I found
this strangely humorous while reading this section of the book, and the movie created an almost
identical interpretation of what I was picturing in my head during my laughter. My only issue
with that scene is the actor who was chosen to portray the man from the Hobo Times, because he
was not at all how I was picturing him, but he did do an awesome job in the scene.
You could tell Reese’s love for the film and the story throughout the whole experience.
This is extremely deserving of nominations for Best Picture and Best Actress. Her love and
admiration for Cheryl Strayed’s story is inspiring and definitely noticeable throughout the film,
as shown through her emotional and realistic portrayal of Cheryl Strayed. What a great rendition.