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re: The Road (2009 Film)
Posted on 12/11/25 at 7:13 am to TexasTiger33
Posted on 12/11/25 at 7:13 am to TexasTiger33
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the inspirational nature of the father/son dynamic
Man, you can REALLY see the best in people if any part of this movie was inspirational.
I love the movie, the book and all of McCarthy's work, but this is one bleak-arse, depressing story.
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Posted on 12/11/25 at 7:21 am to Pikes Peak Tiger
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Amazing book.
I wanted to like the book so bad, but I just do not like McCarthy's writing style. I powered through for the story, but it was a drudge.
Posted on 12/11/25 at 7:56 am to wesfau
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this is one bleak-arse, depressing story.
You ain't lying man. The genre of this movie is right down my alley but I have never done a second watch because of how dark it is. Not that I thought it was bad, quite the opposite really, but I just haven't been able to bring myself to revisit that dark of a story a second time
Posted on 12/11/25 at 8:53 am to wesfau
quote:I thought it was a fairly accurate portrayal of human nature the way I perceive it already. I guess that's why I wasn't saddened or depressed by the story.
Man, you can REALLY see the best in people if any part of this movie was inspirational.
What I took away from the film was the powerful message about the human spirit, a will to survive, and a father's love for his child.
Posted on 12/11/25 at 9:02 am to Pikes Peak Tiger
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the book messed me up for several days after i finished it
Same for me. It was when my daughter was about 2 years old and it was a horror story.
Posted on 12/11/25 at 9:11 am to Brosef Stalin
Dark and bleak, like the book .
Posted on 12/11/25 at 10:37 am to TexasTiger33
Certain movies I could only watch once. Schindlers List. Come and See. Million Dollar Baby. The Road.
This post was edited on 12/11/25 at 2:05 pm
Posted on 12/11/25 at 10:43 am to TexasTiger33
I read the book, and it was depressing enough. I'm not gonna watch that movie. I'm sure its good, but I'm at the point in my life where I avoid that subject matter as much as possible.
Posted on 12/11/25 at 10:47 am to boxcarbarney
First of all I really appreciate all the serious, thoughtful replies. This board is well-moderated and knowledgeable.
Secondly, the replies have been illuminating in that I now realize my taste in movies is a bit dark and bleak.
Secondly, the replies have been illuminating in that I now realize my taste in movies is a bit dark and bleak.
Posted on 12/11/25 at 10:50 am to Brosef Stalin
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Very dark and bleak
McCarthy at his finest
For those of you considering diving off into his works, be warned that he can be difficult to read if you get distracted easily, and that his subject matter can be really tough. There are no happy endings.
This post was edited on 12/11/25 at 11:04 am
Posted on 12/11/25 at 11:35 am to LoneStarTiger
Very good adaptation of McCarthy's work.
Glad they left out the BBQ scene.
I am still blown away that Oprah made this a book for her book club.
And she got to have the rare McCarthy interview for her show.
Josh Brolin talks about becoming friends with McCarthy in real life and spending time together. Worth watching if you get a chance.
I believe that BM will get made and it will be this director that does it.
Glad they left out the BBQ scene.
I am still blown away that Oprah made this a book for her book club.
And she got to have the rare McCarthy interview for her show.
Josh Brolin talks about becoming friends with McCarthy in real life and spending time together. Worth watching if you get a chance.
I believe that BM will get made and it will be this director that does it.
Posted on 12/11/25 at 11:49 am to ScottFowler
The Road is one I've always thought about watching but never pulled the trigger on. Just gave off sort of a "long/boring" vibe to me for whatever reason. Am I wrong on that?
Posted on 12/11/25 at 11:55 am to Pikes Peak Tiger
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Amazing book. Haven’t watched the movie but the book messed me up for several days after i finished it.
Totally agree. I think I finished the book in tears. It was so good I never wanted to watch the movie.
Posted on 12/11/25 at 11:57 am to TexasTiger33
Great movie. Tough watch at times.
Posted on 12/11/25 at 12:22 pm to TexasTiger33
You should read the book. Cormac McCarthy books are pretty good.
Posted on 12/11/25 at 2:00 pm to TheBeezer
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Cormac McCarthy books are pretty good.
They can be difficult to follow initially. He doesn’t use quotes so at first you may not know if someone is speaking or who they’re speaking to. You get used to it after a while though.
I’d also recommend All The Pretty Horses for those interested in reading McCarthy.
The Road is very bleak though. Once I finished that book, one of my first thoughts was….”if society ever gets to that point, I’m out.”
This post was edited on 12/11/25 at 2:03 pm
Posted on 12/11/25 at 2:57 pm to CharlieTiger
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They can be difficult to follow initially. He doesn’t use quotes so at first you may not know if someone is speaking or who they’re speaking to.
Definitely the most difficult part of starting out reading his stuff.
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I’d also recommend All The Pretty Horses for those interested in reading McCarthy.
I was hesitant to pick this one up because of the shitty Matt Damon movie, but there are passages that are on a par with any poetry ever written. I was astounded that the guy that gave me such despair could write something that soared so high.
Posted on 12/11/25 at 2:58 pm to CocomoLSU
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Just gave off sort of a "long/boring" vibe to me for whatever reason. Am I wrong on that?
I don't recall feeling either of those things. Mostly anxiety, discomfort and despair...but never bored.
Posted on 12/11/25 at 3:13 pm to CocomoLSU
I found it very inspirational. A tale of survival and family love.
Posted on 12/11/25 at 3:37 pm to TexasTiger33
my anxiety was through the roof watching this. WOW
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