The Road

We watched The Road after my parents had gone home - my Dad had starting reading the book and declared it too depressing. So, we felt that it was best to leave it just for Brendan and me to watch on a quiet evening.

I found it as good as the book - very faithful to it in its atmosphere and in the story - the only difference being that the mother has a few more scenes in the movie, but I guess that Charlize Theron wasn't going to bother just for a shot or two. My Dad is right in a way - it is depressing. What happens in a post-apocalypse world is not pleasant - It's cold, the sun is perpetually hidden by clouds, there is a constant search for food, and the man and his son never know what they're going to encounter. The father is suspicious of every person they come across, and for good reason. In a world where food has almost run out and nothing grows out of the earth, the only source of protein is .... well kind of obvious, isn't it? Doesn't make for a safe world. But the strong bond between father and son is what gives hope to the world, and what makes this movie so good.

And do click on the soundtrack link on the site. It's beautiful.