Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

While it is a pity that the story wasn't told with more visual finesse, this is trivial compared to our real-world problems. It takes a good movie to put that into perspective.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

Some people display shocking ignorance in some of the reviews when they say that this entire documentary is not genuine, that its just a PBS fundraiser, & that since the camera was moving, the guy was clearly not alone.. Well, I cant help but laugh at their ignorance.. "Richard Proenneke made a film record of his solitary life which was later recut and made into the documentary." Pls think before u ink.. I know some people may find it boring.. But to say that this is a false documentary requires a high level of foolishness.. & To say that this is just a PBS fundraiser.. Well.. A "fundraiser" which took nearly 30 years.. WOW.. completely moronic..

This is simply an outstanding and captivating first-person account of Dick Proenneke's 30 years of lifetime experiences in the Alaskan wilderness. The cinema photography, story line and editing are outstanding.My only gripe, and it's a minor one, is if he were truly "alone in the wilderness," who was behind the camera panning as he moved around, or occasionally zooming in and pulling out, with him in frame? That happened quite often in both Parts 1 and 2. But, of course, the documentary only covered a portion of his 30 years there.Also, some of the indoor scenes of him in his cabin are so well and professionally lit that oil lamps just couldn't do the job.I'd like to think these scenes were taken by his brother Ray, who flew in to deliver supplies and mail from time to time. If it were he, his contribution and on-the-scene participation both at the cabin and on the trail should have been recognized.I recall seeing several scenes of Ray's airplane, but I recall there was only one brief scene that included Ray himself.Again, a great documentary. I just found a camera that pans and zooms seemingly all by itself a little distracting when Dick Proenneke is supposed to be "Alone in the Wilderness."

Even though the documentary is not slick its pretty cool. Its amazing what one man in his fifties accomplished. The documentary follows him throughout the months from building his cabin to surviving the winters in Alaska. Someone told me about this movie and I was lucky enough to find a torrent and download it.It was really cool to see a normal person accomplish something cool. It just shows you that if you're motivated enough then you can pretty much do anything you set your mind to. One can only imagine what the makers of stonehenge must have gone through, I believe that those people were just as motivated as this man was.

I have never seen in all my life someone who "walked the walk" that this man did. From the most simple basic of life's needs to the more complex ones. He takes us through the days and months in such a way that no matter what year it is currently, no matter what background you are from, You are right there with him every step of the way. It is a true testament to what living in harmony with nature is all about. I highly recommend this film to anyone who can truly appreciate living life to its fullest. Whether you are a weekend warrior or an outdoor enthusiast you will be able to appreciate the painstaking way He chronicles his daily life. It will make you reevaluate some of the things that we all take for granted in our daily lives. If we all looked at life the way he did, we would definitely be able to find the beauty in this world around us.