Chasing Bubbles

A very well made film about a fascinating person. Sailing forums constantly feaure recommendations of this movie, but there's more to it than sailing. Alex Rust seems like he was a very impulsive person who had no reservations and just did stuff and lived much more in the three years of his trip than the rest of us can dream of doing in our whole lives. The boat got it's name ('Bubbles') because he empathised with the way that children look wondrously at bubbles blowing through the air and wanted to experience that kind of feeling again. The film is perfectly named and is really about this desire that many of us have to look for meaning and adventure. After watching this you'll probably feel like you're not doing enough with your life.

This was a good movie and an amazing accomplishment. Basically, the Tale of a young Millennial, who is unable to get traction in his life or career and decides to go off road with his life and try something different. Through inherited money, this adventure for Alex and his merry band is made possible, and continues until the final destination is reached, or perhaps money runs out.

The movie was great to watch but should serve as a cautionary tale about the reality of not finding either oneself or meaning to one's life through adventure or travel. Very unfortunate, lonely, and predictable end.

So as to avoid any spoilers, alll I can say here is that if you want to be inspired to go out and follow your dream, this is the documentary for you.

Carpe Diem.

"I just came across this documentary by chance. Thought I'd watch a few minutes which i did and became hooked. It transports you into another life, careless, daring, exciting, exhilarating, sometimes what could be described as stupid BUT It deliverers an alternative to the mundane and leaves you in floods of tears. Thank you Alex for sharing your life's adventures with us."

The dude went for sailing oceans with the "sailing for dummies" book.

Sometimes, balls and recklessness build the best stories.

This one is truly inspiring.

"The smartest idiot I've ever met in my life" Bless you, Alex.

Having just watched this inspirational film all I can say is it's inspiring.

Alex proves that life is truly what you make of it. Nothing fancy needed but a thirst for adventure and the relentless drive to see it through.

Highly recommended!