The Road

[Neversoft]

Director - John Hillcoat
Stars - Viggo Mortensen, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Robert Duvall, Guy Pearce.
Release Date - 25th November (USA), 8th January (UK)
Synopsis - A post-apocalyptic tale of a man and his son trying to survive by any means possible.

Trailer 1 - Click (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbLgszfXTAY)
Trailer 2 - Click (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4aNZGniOG4)

Well I accidently spoiled the film for myself yesterday (**** you wikipedia!), but I'm still really looking forward to it. Empire did an article on it in the latest issue and they touched upon the process of creating a post-apocalyptic world and everything seemed so raw and real. So example, instead of using special effects to show trees smashing down to the floor, they would cut down the huge trees themselves. Even in the trailer you get that raw feeling.

Empire also spoke with the director about how the trailers have been misleading. The producers aparrently marketed the movie has some kind of action blockbuster, which it isn't. It seems more of a drama, which I'm glad about because Viggo Mortensen is an outstanding actor and I always love seeing him in these kind of dramatic, tough roles. Can't wait!

[Black_Apalachi]

Is Viggo Mortensen, Aragorn from LOTR?? Cool! This looks like a decent version of 2012. I'm looking forward to it now :).

[Neversoft]

Yes, he is. But please, please, please do not compare The Road to 2012. :(

[Black_Apalachi]

Haha, I just mean it's a disaster movie, similar to 2012 but done a lot better.

[Neversoft]

Well I wouldn't really call it a disaster movie since most of it takes place after the events. It's a post-apocalyptic drama/thriller. Nevertheless I see what you're getting at. :P

[iBlueBox]

i saw the trailer look'd amazing ago ages ago. so decided to get the book and read it, its pretty decent so far,

whens the movie out again?

[Neversoft]

As I said in the first post, the 8th of January. Although some sources say the 4th.

[Nicola]

It looks really really good, and I love Viggo Mortensen :love7:

[Black_Apalachi]

As I said in the first post, the 8th of January. Although some sources say the 4th.

I saw a poster in the cinema today that said the 8th ;).

[le harry]

The noise at 2:03 reminds me of Left4Dead lmao.

[Neversoft]

The Road isn't even showing at my local cinema and the current weather conditions make it almost impossible to travel anywhere else to see it... what a joke.

[Brody]

Went and saw it and thought it was a good film, makes me wana read the novel but i doubt il get round to that. But i would reccommend going to see and it is definately better than that hunk of crap 2012 lol.

[Neversoft]

My local cinema finally decided they're going to start showing The Road come friday. About damn time! Can't wait!

[Fivas]

oo the trailer looks good
might see it haven't went to the cinema in months lmao

[Neversoft]

Finally saw it. First time I ever cried in the cinema, even though it was only a tear. Viggo's performance was absolutely stunning and I think I would now consider him my favourite actor. I was moved. I thought the film concluded a little too fast, but other than that I have no complaints. Loved it.