Recent films about Alaska

[theatokos]

Have any Alaskans seen the film version of Krakauer's Into the Wild? And/or know if it was actually filmed in Alaska? What do you think?

For the record I hated the book and in general don't like the sensationalism of Krakauer's writing. But, whenever there's something about Alaska I am always intrigued. 30 Days of Night is also set in Alaska, but I don't need to see horrible violence. Plus, I doubt it was filmed in Alaska, but I am curious if the film depicts any Alaska Natives, as the parts of Alaska that actually have 30 days of night have a high Native population.

Comments

[ewigweibliche.livejournal.com]

Holy cow, that must have been an expensive movie to shoot! That is a LOT of locations! I don't know if I can go see it - I really don't think McCandless's idiocy is worth the admiration Sean Penn(director) has for him.

I also read Under the Banner of Heaven, and liked it better than Into the Wild. I thought Banner was the best Mormon history Id read (the sections that weren't about the modern day fundie sex case), but I still didn't like it.

(Perfect Storm is by Sebastian Junger)

When you see the film I hope you'll post your review! I am far more interested in what Alaskans think of this movie than wha film critics think.