Yesterday, I rented (And more obviously, watched) the movie "The Road". It is based off a book by the same name by Cormac McCarthy. It's plot revolves around a man and his boy, who travel south in a post-apocalyptic USA (The actual cause of the apocalypse is never revealed, nor are the names of the two characters). Their goal is to reach the coast, but more importantly, to survive the dangers of the road, which range from starvation to cannibal bandits.
After reading a book, then watching the movie based off of the book, one normally expects the movie to completely ruin the book for a person (I'm looking at you, "Harry Potter" movies). Suprisingly enough, this movie doesn't follow that trend. The details of it, from the name of a wondering old man to the "contents" of a certain house's basement, match up incredibly well with the book. For that, I commend the directors.
The only problem (Which, might not necessarily be a problem at all) I can find with the film is that it might be considered too depressing in some parts. While I personally enjoy this effect, others may not and may even find it distracting to the overall watching of "The Road".
Overall, I would recomend this movie to either fans of the novel or newcomers to the story. It's emotional ride and deep story of the love between a father and son can't be described, only seen. That's why you should hurry out to your local video store and either rent or buy a copy of "The Road".
Friday, June 4, 2010
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