Did it ever occur to you to simply disappear and live in the forest for the rest of your life? Did it ever occur to you that life is full of suffering and it's high time to take a break? Have you ever felt the need to disconnect from this wild society and reconnect with real wilderness? If at any time these thoughts crossed your mind, then you are not alone. We all suffer the same existential dilemma, especially empathetic people, who tend to experience this the most. The major reason is society, as we are living in a perpetual dream far from reality.
Now you may say it’s better to live in a beautiful dream rather than a harsh reality. You are right to a certain extent, but the dream is always temporary and it doesn’t last long. The matrix may seem beautiful on the outside, but deep down it’s full of sorrow, All the material comforts we enjoy today are making us slaves to this society and due to this simple realization many people resort to a new haven, Today’s recommendation is just about that. Captain Fantastic, It's is a movie based on a utopian dream—a feel-good drama that connects with all of us.
The plot is very simple: “A couple who have experienced and understood the dark facets of society decide to raise their family in the wild, far away from the perpetual world.” Seems interesting, doesn’t it? Well, the movie is more interesting it's a beautiful portrayal of the extraordinary lives of this family. The movie starts off with the death of the mother and the children planning to attend the funeral. The couple are highly educated, politically and philosophically inspired by the legendary activist Noam Chomsky, and just like him they reject notions like conservatism and want to live the rest of their lives in the wild—or what they call a liberal utopian fantasy.
The movie revolves around the extent to which the family goes to stick to their principles, even in times of despair. The director, Matt Ross, has used humor to portray the shenanigans the children perform to attend their mother’s funeral, and along the way they discover some truths about her. This movie is equally funny and thought-provoking. Although their lives are in contrast to ours, Captain Fantastic never fails to strike a chord in our hearts. I watched this movie after I came across a famous reel, and I’m sure most of you have seen it at some point.
Now, coming to the climax of the movie—it has one of the best climaxes, period! It offers a bittersweet ending, leaving us with a feeling of completeness and eventually invoking a new sense of confidence. In my view, Captain Fantastic is a perfect amalgamation of drama and comedy. All Vitaphiles, please give this movie a watch—you’ll realize that maybe it’s not so hard for us to be a little more like them, so stop feigning and start living........
