Film version of "The Road" finally opening November 25

[ellen45]

Kind of skeptical how this will translate to screen.  The book was half poetry, half nightmare and I've no idea how that could ever be conveyed on film. 

[simpleman]

Agreed, maybe an indie film could give it the feel, but not the visuals.  But, it's hollywood - so maybe the visuals with no feel 

However, I'm pleased with the choice of Viggo Mortensen - can't think of a better actor who might be able to pull off the role of the father.   

[Lord Black Eyes]

Without giving away any spoilers,

I suggest finishing eating your popcorn during the previews.

The movie kept me on edge, scared-like, pretty much throughout.

I hadn't read the book, so from that standpoint, I don't see how they could have done a better job.

The movie is often quiet. I had a bag of fruit snacks that came with my kids meal and I had to wait awhile to find "loud enough" time to open the plastic bag.

I sometimes had trouble making out what was being said by the characters when they were speaking softly.

I saw it in Austin, the 7:20 showing. It was a surprisingly big theater. Maybe 225 people in the audience.

After the movie a friend texted me, asked me if I liked it. I told him it wasn't really a movie one likes, though it was well done. I did appreciate it, and find it valuable.

I did appreciate the ending. I thought it was a good ending.
I even waited for the credits wondering if that was Brad Pitt at the end.


 

[pablo113]

I saw the movie, I thought it sucked pretty much.


Pablo

[ralfy]

"Zeitgeist of Doom"

http://www.orionmagazine.org/index.php/articles/article/5219/