Ella Purnell is actually Mary Pickford, she doesn't have to say a thing, she is that much of a natural.

Can the English acting fraternity just stop sending one breakout ingénue after another already, its becoming embarrassing for the young American actors. Bruce Greenwood knocks it out of the park AGAIN. He just cant help himself, one award winning turn after another that doesn't get seen. Bravisimo to all on this film , a great job, it must have been a lot of fun to make this film on location !! The bear deserves woolly applause too, as does the majestic Alaskan seascapes and landscapes , I cannot recommend this indie enough.

I wouldn't categorize Wildlike as a thriller, even though the plot could have gone that way, as for that there isn't enough suspense present in this movie. It's a drama, a well acted drama, with great sceneries in the background. Ella Purnell did a good job playing her character Mackenzie, as well as did Bruce Greenwood playing his character Bartlet. It's a slow paced movie, not much action but it doesn't need it as the story is strong enough to keep you interested. I don't know the budget, probably pretty low, but it's a proof you don't need a big budget to make a good movie. It's worth watching, just don't expect too much thrills as it's not that kind of movie.

An American drama; A story about a gruff backpacker who helps a troubled teenager trek through the Alaskan wilderness to make her way back home to Seattle. The landscapes and vistas provide an exhilirating backdrop - an excape from the world for the the difficult subjects of loneliness, grief and abuse. Technically, there are some points to note. Cinematography is good but sound recording is poor at times and there is a lull in pace especially with the introduction of kite fliers. Nevertheless this is a compelling drama, well written and with accomplished performances from Ella Purnell and Bruce Greenwood.