This was a favorite book of mine and when I heard a movie was being made, I have to admit, I cringed. All I could think of was when they attempted to make a movie of Into Thin Air.

But then I heard that Sean Penn was directing, the family and Jon Krakauer had given their blessing, and Eddie Vedder was asked to do the music. Now I cannot wait until Friday to see it.

Take a look at the web site they did for the movie. They did a lovely job. www.intothewild.com

Here is Sean Penn with Eddie Vedder on Charlie Rose: