The Road - movie or book opinions?

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

Sounds like the feel good family movie of the Holiday Season!!!!!


This is related by author or director to "No Country for Old Men", correct? I really didn't like the NCFOM movie the first time I saw it, but the second time I saw it I thought it moved along fine.

Is it just going to make me want to stock up on mags and ammo and start practicing two-man check drills with my five-year-old son?

[chenzzo]

great book, practically poetry. It's very sparse and incredibly bleak. Personally as a father of two young sons (5 and 2) it inspired the heck out of me. Love is powerful.

[steve-oh]

If you're a father, the book will hit home. It's powerful.

[Shotdown]

If you're a father, the book will hit home. It's powerful.

There's no doubt about that. I watched the movie and I thought it was good.

[ST911]

Great book. A primer on what a man should expect of himself, and what to model for his child.

Many walk their own "Road". I know some fathers facing adversity with their children that have identified with it in deep and powerful ways.

[RogerinTPA]

I thought it was a good book, but pretty depressing to say the least. The Father was pretty resourceful in finding ways to keep himself and his son alive. I haven't seen the movie yet, but most are saying it stays on par with the book for the most part.

[whosyourdaddy]

I read the book a few months back. I really had a hard time getting into it at first. I actually put the book down for almost a month. The authors' style takes a bit getting used to,,,,,,,,,, at least for my uneducated ass. I did finish the book and i did enjoy it. Just seen the movie on Saturday and if follows the book very well. Very haunting movie. Vigo does a great job as usual. There were very few people in the theater for this particular movie. Don't think it is going to be a mainstream blockbuster. Just an observation but I personally would recommend the book and/or the movie.

[El Mac]

If you're a father, the book will hit home. It's powerful.

Absolutely. And if you aren't, I don't think it will impact you quite the same....

[VooDoo6Actual]

+1 to book & movie.

Viggo's, Duvall's and Threron's performances were solid & EPIC imo and brought a viseral reality to Mccarthy's literary work.

Cannibalism scenes were edgey & done well imo.

[Greg Bell]

I have read the book. It is excellent.

I always prefer to watch the movie first. Then I enjoy reading the book and digging out all the nuggets they leave out.