Linda and I went to see John Hillcoat’s version of “The Road” this afternoon. I wasn’t that impressed. Perhaps it was the mood I was in, but then, none of the 6 in our group were impressed. It was a very depressing film (I won’t go to much into it, don’t want to spoil it for folks who wish to see it!). There is an unknown catastrophe that leads to a father and his son trekking across America seeking to find safety and a better chance of survival. Along the way they come across various dangers: weather, gangs of cannibals, lack of food and the worst parts of themselves. There are a few parts that are very hard to watch, either very gory orI’m sure if you had the mental tenacity to watch it a few times it would make for an interesting study of human behaviour – it just didn’t float my boat!
Like I said, its a very depressing film, which very much fits the story, there isn’t much in it that suggests the director/ writers expect much humanity to survive with the remnants of humanity – I feel for the lack of hope displayed there. It is one of those films that makes you wonder how you would react in that situation and also makes you hope you never have to face that situation!
Have any of you seen it? What did you think? Are you thinking of going to see it?
Peace out
Chris
Yeah it sucked. People who think these films are arty and therefore good bore me. yep they do.