The Road

Deepfocus88 said:
Unless I misinterpreted something, the book has it as they are not cannibals and are there to take care of him. And having read the book, I have trouble interpreting the film in any other light. This scene or any others.

Perhaps the guy lost his fingers fighting off someone for food or supplies?
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I thought it was clearer in the book, but then I just reread it, and it's just as slightly ambiguous. The dialogue is almost word for word the same, too. I'd say it definitely tilts into the hopeful camp with the presence of the dog and kids. Also, the dog was a nice touch because it was probably the same dog that was barking over the bomb shelter. If the father hadn't been so cagey and stuck around they probably would have hooked up with that other family.
 
I got to see this on BluRay recently. I had not read the book (I hate reading), so I can't comment there. But, this film has left a lasting impression on me in many ways!

As the dad of a young son, I admit that I was moved by the story. I was actually expecting the movie to be more of a sci-fi thriller...doh! Everything about the movie was well-done. Actors were all at the top of their game. Cinematography was gloomy as could be - very fitting - felt like another planet.

To me, this movie was not a downer in the least! I thought the end was actually very uplifting and emotional. Once I saw how the movie was to end, the whole mood changed. Happy endings are for rom-coms...this was a triumphant ending.

For 2010, I would say this is a better movie than The Hurt Locker, but I still hold MOON with very high regard.

4.5/5
 
Just watched the blu-ray. Very powerful film. The ending felt just a tad Hollywood for me, right down to the music. Regardless of that, this movie was near perfect.

Very depressing but potent. Definitely left me thinking. Come to think of it, I think it needed that ending after all.
It's still pretty damn depressing as is.

MAH
 
I'm working my way through this film slowly, at home, in sections.
I already know the story but it doesn't make the viewing any easier,
especially as I am bringing up kids of my own. The themes of cannibalism
are horrifying and I am strongly reminded of how fast society can break down.

Viggo is always great to watch but I feel this film doesn't allow him to really shine like he did in
his two collaborations with Cronenberg – but I haven't reached the end yet. We'll see.

What I love is watching the Father learn from the boy. Also it is very encouraging
to see big budgets spent on alternate cinema. AFAIK this one was 20 million.



edit:
I just remembered something else I meant to mention. Is it me or
was anyone else getting strong visual flashes from Lone Wolf and Cub (remade to Shogun Assassin) ?
 
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