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Wednesday, 17 March 2010
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Download The Road Divx Full Movie The film traces the journey of Viggo Mortensen as a father and (amazing
newcomer) Kodi Smit-McPhee as his son, born after the unnamed event,
and so never knowing the world as a beautiful, hospitable place. At the
wish of Charlize Theron, the boy's mother, who we see in various
flashbacks throughout the film, they are heading for the coast, while
heading south, trying to escape the too cold winters. There are only a couple of other speaking roles of note in the film - Robert Duvall plays an old man who is somehow still staying alive in this bleak world, and Guy Pearce plays another wondering father. Before we proceed any further, it's worth pointing out that all the acting in the film is excellent. The relationship between father and son really works, and somehow the boy manages to be compelling but not irritating (except, perhaps, when his character is being genuinely irritating). The Road is based on a 2006 Novel of the same name by Cormac Macarthy (author of "No Country for Old Men" and "Blood Meridian"). I haven't had the chance to read it, but Roger Ebert when reviewing the film considered the book to be better, to the detriment of the film. Mood-wise, the film is incredibly bleak. The colours on screen are desaturated, and CGI has been used to tone down the skies, to make the odd situation of the world work better. The two main characters spend most of the film looking impoverished and starving, trudging along on their journey while transporting their possessions in either a shopping trolley or a cart. Having said that, there are moments that are bright and uplifting (usually followed by things getting much worse). Some scenes of genuine tension are present, and you wonder how father and son will escape, and what will become of some of the other unfortunates! With such a dystopian world, it's not surprising that the theme of suicide is prevalent, though you may find it uncomfortable just how much such a loving father can talk to his son about it. Another issue presented is cannibalism, with some of the more gory scenes in the film presenting how this might be integrated into the life of a surviving group. The big issue, though, is one of redefining morality in the absence of law and order. Father and son discuss the notion of still being "the good guys" despite terrible events unfurling, and "carrying the fire" as they continue to struggle searching for food. If you're a parent, you will be asking yourself what you would do in that situation - how much would you do for your own child? The film is not without its flaws: as much as the viewer might try to forget Viggo Mortensen's past roles, there's a scene where he is sliding a ring along a handrail towards the edge of a sheer drop, which I found brought me out of the flow of the film. Perhaps the greatest flaw in the film is the ending, but I'm trying not to provide any spoilers, so I will say no more. The general flow of a Hollywood-friendly apocalyptic film (e.g. 28 Days Later, Independence Day, The Matrix, War of the Worlds) is a focus on the events that are damaging the world, choosing some characters who must overcome adversity, and following their journey until the inevitable righting of the world-damaging events. The Road doesn't follow this trajectory, choosing instead to concentrate on the relationship with the father and son. For this reason alone, it's worth adding it to the list of apocalyptic movies you've seen. Download The Road Divx Full Movie Article Source: http://www.ArticleBlast.com |
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