This was one of the worst movies I have ever seen and I am a movie fanatic. And I have worked in the industry in Production. The story was weak as well as Sean Penn's direction. The acting was good, but the disconnect with the characters made it hard to become emotionally involved.Skip it!!! Unless you are a hippy and plan to follow in the main character's footsteps. Emile Hirsch was great and the only reason I watched the whole film.