The Road

I was really excited about this one. I, for one, love post apocalyptic movies. "The Road Warrior" remains one of my favs and I also really liked "The Book of Eli". They're always an excuse to do some really fun things in a movie. Like random chases and struggles to find something we put little value on like gas or wet wipes.


"The Road" however is kind of a different animal. It puts you with this father/son team with only a little back story and few to no answers. This move brings a gritty, real, and unbelievably depressing look as to how life would really be if society really fell. It is wonderfully acted, directed, and executed. I just can't get past how awful it made me feel. I was so depressed I wanted to stockpile dry food, bottled water, and a boat load of ammunition!

I really like Viggo Mortenson as an actor.  If you do aswell, then you'll see his range and skill in this one.  On the poster to the right you will also see the names of 3 other A listers.  Robert Duvall, Guy Pearce, and Charlize Theron.  While these are 3 wonderful and heavy names to add to any movie don't be fooled.  As the three of them split up about 8 minutes of screen time.  It's just Viggo, his son, and the viewer for the majority of the picture. 

If you want to see a action packed end of the world type movie, look elsewhere. If you want to see the "Schindler's List" of post apocalyptic movies, then check it out. I'm giving it my AWESOME rating as it is a great movie. Just be sure to put the suicide hotline on speed dial when you watch it.  Very powerful stuff.