I went to see The Road by myself at The State Cinema in Hobart tonight. I was quite excellent. As I walked out one funny fellow gushed merrily to his friend that "it was every bit as bleak as the book." I haven't read the book, but I have heard stories. I think I will read it. I love Cormack McCarthy and John Hillcoat both.
It was also horrible. But so real. It's the first post-apocalyptic movie I've seen that is kind of real. And it's a fascinating thing to watch and think about. I also get a funny feeling that the author is making some pointed statements about the way we take the world around us for granted. It's not quite a global warming apocalypse horror story but it isn't that far off. The film is basically about what would happen to humanity if all the plants and animals suddenly died. I heartily agree with the films assessment that it would be fully like totally shit for everybody.
I do wish we were nicer to this poor little planet. I like it.
I’ve yet to see this (I did read the book, however), but I thought I’d share one of my similar favorites. While not quite post-apocalyptic (more pre-apocalyptic, or just-on-the-brink-of-post-apocalyptic), Children of Men is one of my favorite films and informed my visualization of The Road a good deal as I read it.
Nice site, by the way.
Evan / 7:44am / 10 March 2010