The Road - movie or book opinions?

[Selftest]

I think the book is incredible.

A lot of people miss that this is not only about a boy and his father, but about what love can do in the face of unbeatable odds. The boy IS the embodiment of love for the man. That can be understood by anyone.

I did cry during the book. It was heart-breaking. But it also gives us a lot of hope.

[Greg Bell]

Oh, and for anyone who thought "THE ROAD" is bleak. Read "Blood Meridian," also by Cormac Mcarthy. One review said a movie version of this would make "Saving Private Ryan" look like "Finding Nemo."

[Shadow1198]

Charlize Theron's character sure was a bitch in the movie! If I was Viggo, I would have pimp slapped the hell out of her for acting that way when they have a kid to take care of.

[ra2bach]

Oh, and for anyone who thought "THE ROAD" is bleak. Read "Blood Meridian," also by Cormac Mcarthy. One review said a movie version of this would make "Saving Private Ryan" look like "Finding Nemo."

the first Cormac Mccarthy book I read was The Road. I wanted to slit my wrists but I read it cover to cover in two sittings in less than a day.

I also read not only the Blood Meridian, but the entire border trilogy - All The Pretty Horses (which I think was also made into a movie), The Crossing, and Cities of the Plain.

I guess I'm a glutton for punishment...

[Iraqgunz]

Not sure what to think of the movie. One thing for sure is that I would definitely have had more than just a few rounds on hand.

[nutnless220]

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[Caeser25]

+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.

Really puts into perspective the lack of humanity some would have.

Not sure what to think of the movie. One thing for sure is that I would definitely have had more than just a few rounds on hand.

Definitely more than the measely 3 or 4 rounds he had.

[El Mac]

The whole thing was too touchy feely for me.

Touchy feely? Really?

[Bubba FAL]

I read and enjoyed (?, not sure if that's the right word) both The Road and No Country for Old Men.

After being disappointed by the film version of No Country..., I don't think I'll subject myself to the film adaptation of The Road.

Have to say, this is typical for me. I read a lot and am generally disappointed by someone else's interpretation of a work of fiction.

[SkiDevil]

I saw the movie last week. It is only playing in a few theaters, mostly independent ones.

On the whole, I was not expecting a happy go lucky movie but from the title and subject matter I suspected it would be dark.

It was a dark movie but it certainly had its moments as others have already stated. Considering the subject matter and content, I thought the film was very well done and had some excellent acting by the main stars.

I will not comment on the plot so as not to ruin the experience for those who plan to see it later.

I have not read the book, but I may at some point still reading three others at the moment (below). So, I can't compare the two.

I agree that it will not attract a large audience because of the subject matter and the fact that the release has been split-up with only a few theaters screening the movie.

In conclusion, I would recommend the movie. It is a sobering reality of what could happen in a post-apocalyptic catastrophe. It poignantly displays the worst and best of humanity. It also vividly characterizes the lengths of what a parent will do to protect their child.

Only thing I would add is if you have younger children it probably is not the best movie for them to watch.

In all I liked the movie, but don't plan on watching it again. And, yes I will be honest and say that there were a few times were I got a little teary eyed. Or was it something in the air, I can't remember clearly now.

SkiDevil

P.S.
For the readers out there I could highly recommend the three following books if you have an interest in the military or history in general. I have practically finished the Haney and Ross book already. The Bellavia book is really hard to put down. All are Great Reads.

Books:
"Inside Delta Force" by Eric Haney

"War on the Run: The Epic Story of Robert Rogers and the Conquest of America's Frontier" by John Ross

"House to House: An Epic Memoir of War" by David Bellavia.