The Road
By John Hillcoat
2009
Adventure / Drama
1h51
Synopsis
A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind and water. It is cold enough to crack stones and, when the snow falls, it is gray. Their destination is the warmer south, although they don't know what, if anything, awaits them there.
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Community Reviews
Opinions on 'The Road' are deeply divided, with many viewers finding it an emotionally intense, albeit depressing, experience. The film's stark portrayal of a post-apocalyptic world and the poignant father-son relationship are frequently praised. However, some criticize its slow pace and bleakness, which can be overwhelming. Visuals and performances, especially by Viggo Mortensen, are widely appreciated, though the film's heavy atmosphere and lack of conventional resolution are not for everyone.
👍 Poignant father-son dynamic
👎 May be overly bleak and slow
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Finally, there's a movie of what's in my head when I think about the future of our society. This is what happens when you expand the carrying capacity of the planet with technology and then subvert the values that gave you that technology. It goes away. And it takes the road with it.
Finally, there's a movie of what's in my head when I think about the future of our society. This is what happens when you expand the carrying capacity of the planet with technology and then subvert the values that gave you that technology. It goes away. And it takes the road with it.
