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“When you want something in life, you just gotta reach out and grab it…”
Have you been bitten by the travel bug? Do you seek adventure, freedom and open spaces? Why not get inspired by some travel movies, in preparation for your next trip?
‘Into the Wild’ (2007), written and directed by Sean Penn and starring Emile Hirsch and William Hurt (more on him later), is the story of a young man who wants to escape from society and lead an alternative life cut off from the grid and the rest of the community in Alaska.
He gives all his savings away to charity to live simply in the forest by himself. He faces challenges every day; his personality changes as a result and he is constantly exposed to different types of dangers.
Are there any other films as good as ‘Into the Wild’? Let’s have a look at a bunch of them.
“Wandering around our America has changed me more than I thought. I am not me any more. At least I’m not the same me I was…”
Probably one of the best road movies ever made, ‘The Motorcycle Diaries’ is the chronicle of Che Guevara’s and his best friend Alberto Granado’s travels in South America in 1952.
It’s the story of growing up and developing a social conscience along the way as they try to make a difference in the world
Directed by Walter Salles and starring Gael García Bernal and Rodrigo De la Serna, the film takes you from Argentina to Peru to Venezuela and Chile.
This film shares similar idealistic values with ‘Into the Wild’.
“We live and we die by time, and we must not commit the sin of turning our back on time…”
This film features a stunning performance from Tom Hanks, who carries the whole film and gets you hooked as you follow his fight for survival.
Just like ‘Into the Wild’, this film shows you how to survive when you’re cut off from the rest of the world. However, Chuck, played by Tom Hanks, does not choose to get stranded on a desert island: his plane crashes and it seems like he’s the only survivor and needs to make a new life for himself.
‘Cast Away’ is directed by Robert Zemeckis (‘Back to the Future’, ‘Forrest Gump’, ‘Beowulf’).
Check out this article for more survival drama movies like ‘Cast Away’.
“A tourist is someone who thinks about going home the moment they arrive…”
Bernardo Bertolucci (‘Last Tango in Paris’, ‘The Last Emperor’, ‘Stealing Beauty’) directs John Malkovich, Debra Winger and Campbell Scott in this exotic adventure of a couple who fall out of love while getting completely seduced by the charms of Africa and the desert.
Like in any other Bertolucci movie, there’s a strong element of eroticism, so if you like a bit of titillation, this will get your pulse racing!
“I’m beginning to think that maybe it’s not just how much you love someone. Maybe what matters is who you are when you’re with them…”
Let’s take a little detour: what if you’re forced to travel for work, and you really don’t enjoy all the fuss of travelling?
‘The Accidental Tourist’ (1988) is the story of an anti-hero and looks at the other side of travelling: avoiding fun, discomfort, and adventure.
Lawrence Kasdan (‘Star Wars’) directs William Hurt, Kathleen Turner and Geena Davis in this film about finding your own path after being pushed in different directions.
It’s definitely worth watching for the good performances by the lead actors and the moving storyline.
The first thing you see when searching for movies like ‘Into the Wild’ is a carousel of movie posters. My picks (based on user ratings) from a very long list would be:
From Rotten Tomatoes, I would suggest these movies, particularly ‘Touching the Void’, which I found completely captivating:
I was glad to see ‘Easy Rider’ in the Rotten Tomatoes list: it’s the ultimate road movie that’s inspired generations. My colleague, Jonny, also has an alternative list of travel movies that’s worth checking out!
Moreover, Yahoo Answers suggest:
I’d also like to add all of the 007 James Bond movies to the list; each movie has exotic locations. I particularly like the locations for ‘Dr. No’ (Jamaica), ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ (from Egyptian pyramids to Sardinia), ‘Moonraker’ (Brazil) and ‘Casino Royale’ (Miami, Nassau, Venice, Lake Como).
Are you more of an armchair traveller or do you like to hit the road?
I’d love to hear more about which movies have motivated you to pack your bags and go.
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Motorcycle diaries will probably remain my favourite. I saw Walter Mitty recently and its completely sold Iceland for me! http://tipitravel.blogspot.com.au/2015/03/10-films-to-inspire-wanderlust.html
Yes, Walter Mitty is such an inspiring movie, very clever!
I’ve visited all the states in the US, and 38 countries on 5 continents. The real thing is better, but I do love road/travel films! Although Walter Mitty was not very good imho. I can see why people like it though.
Interesting that you don’t include “Wild” in your post. The film was not great, but entertaining, and it’s vaguely similar to “Into The Wild.”
One thing I notice about every film in your post: they all have male protagonists. Too bad the hero myth is always about the man going “into the wild” to find himself. But I guess that’s the point. Women stay home and do the tough work while “men” go off and try to figure out how to “man up!”
you should add the movie “Tracks” to your list
Hi Pedro, thanks for your suggestion! What did you like about ‘Tracks’?
what I really liked about Tracks is that it depicts this woman who everyone thinks is crazy but in reality she is just looking to go after her dreams and making the impossible. I also really liked that she achieves what few people could just because of her respectful manners towards Nature and other human beings. It’s really a movie about achieving the impossible and following your dreams,
Brilliant analysis, Pedro. thanks for sharing your thoughts with us! If you’d like recommendations of movies like Tracks, you might like to download the itcher app. Why not give it a try and let us know what you think? http://www.itcher.com
