I finally got around to watching John Hillcoat's The Road. I had been frustrated with the treatment the film had been getting from the Weinstein Company. I had heard mix thoughts on the film but I really enjoyed it. The short running time of movie had a lot to do with it, if it had been two plus hours it might have become too much. They showed us everything we needed in the hour or so. Viggo Mortensen gave yet another amazing performance and I'd expect award nominations for it. I haven't read the book so I didn't have much to compare it to. I thought the dark and graphic nature fit perfectly with the film's themes. This would have made my top 10 of 2009 and I hope it gets new life on DVD/Blu Ray.
A+
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