Kodi Smit-McPhee is an actor always worth watching, turning in great performances in films like THE ROAD, LET ME IN, and most recently DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES. His newest film comes from first time writer/director Michael Johnson, who may also prove to be a name to watch. ALL THE WILDERNESS may appear to be just another coming of age story, but there’s some strong stylistic choices going on here, and an interesting supporting cast, which includes Danny DeVito, Isabelle Fuhrman, Virginia Madsen, Evan Ross and Hannah Barefoot. It played last year at the South by Southwest Film Festival, but audiences will get a chance to see it this February in theaters Nationwide. Check out the trailer below and see if you’re not intrigued. This is also executive produced by Glenn Howerton, of IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA fame, and that’s definitely a good thing.
James (Kodi-Smit-McPhee) has shut himself off from his surroundings, falling into a world of imagination and darkness. Visits with his psychiatrist (Danny Devito) have proven unhelpful – though he takes a liking to fellow patient, Val (Isabelle Fuhrman). As James begins to rebel against his single mother (Virginia Madsen), he ventures into the night where he meets a mysterious kid (Evan Ross) who welcomes him into an eccentric city. Relationships are put to the test as James navigates unfamiliar territory, wrestling with the reality of his own personal wilderness.
Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
