Cinematography. What a remarkable gift of Lumiere brothers for humanity since late 1800s. Mostly in our leisure time, all of us love watching movies. Action, horror or drama. It doesn’t matter which ones you prefer, as long as they are worth watching. Undoubtedly, they help us to remain mentally healthy. For two hours or more, we see an another world that doesn’t belong to us. Besides, they make us begin thinking how different lives it might have been possible. True one or not, every movie has a story that might broaden our horizons. So, what about the outdoor movies? What are their stories? When were they made or who were the stars that appeared in? For the answers of these questions and more, here is top five movies that were shot in the framework of the outdoors.
The first of top 5 outdoor movies – Into the Wild (2007)
Based on a bestseller book that inspired by the true story. Chris graduates from university, however he doesn’t want to be the part of life he has lived for years. Therefore, he gets rid of all possession he has and stars hitchhiking to Alaska. in order to live in the wilderness.
Director : Sean Penn
Actors : Emile Hirsch, Vince Vaughn, Kristen Stewart, Hal Holbrook, Catherine Keener
Rating : 8.1/10
2 – 127 Hours (2010)
‘Don’t give up. Aron. Do not give up.’ A triumphant true story from the academy award-winner director of Slumdog Millionaire. Aron Ralston is a mountain climber and becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone. Moreover, there is no one to ask for help but himself.
Director : Danny Boyle
Stars : James Franco, Amber Tamblyn, Kate Mara, Treat Williams, Kate Burton
Rating : 7.5/10
3 – Everest (2015)
Climbers from two expeditions start their final ascend towards the highest point of the world. But, a violent storm strikes the mountain, threatening their way back. Everest is without doubt the most dangerous place on earth.
Director : Baltasar Kormákur
Stars : Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin, Jake Gyllenhaal, Keira Knightley, John Hawkes
Rating : 7.1/10
4 – The Way (2010)
What would you do if you received a call that says your son is killed while traveling from France to Santiago de Compostela, Catholic pilgrimage route? You would of course finish what he couldn’t. And maybe, that adventure would make you understand what is more important.
Director : Emilio Esteves
Stars : Martin Sheen, Emilio Esteves, Deborah Kara Unger, Yoric van Wageningen, James Nesbitt
Rating : 7.4/10
5 – Wild (2014)
How a loss of beloved mother affects someone’s life? Nothing but badly. Without any experience, Cheryl, Reese Witherspoon, decides to set out alone to hike. For the purpose of finding a way to put an end to her fall. So, will she be able to recover from that catastrophe?
Director : Jean-Marc Vallée
Stars : Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Thomas Sadoski, Michiel Huisman, Gabby Hoffmann
Rating : 7.1/10
And, from our editor, one more additional but non-Hollywood made that is among the outdoor movies worth watching.
6 – Tracks (2013)
One dog, four camels and a lonely young woman. The true story of Robyn Davidson who leaves everything behind to cross Australian desert that stretches across the continent.
Director : John Curran
Stars : Mia Wasikowska, Adam Driver, Rainer Bock, John Flaus, Robert Coleby
Rating : 7.2/10
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