Originally posted by LeopoldStotch
haven't watched the road in awhile, nor read the book.
however, from what i remember, i feel the movie is a contrast of the world we live in compared to what we as a society would do if an apocalyptic occurrence would happen. i think the story questions how strong our minds work if we are left to limited resources, and have to search for a means of survival.
this is what "man" and "boy" had to go through. they saw how humanity has resorted to violence and cannibalism, and "man" did not want his son or himself to live life like that. from what i remember, i think there were times where the "man" wanted to teach the "boy" that violence was never the answer, even if someone wants to hurt him. i see the story of a man fighting against himself to not breakdown into an uncivilized manner.
i loved the movie. i need to watch the movie again to give a better statement about the movie.
Good stuff! I have to read the book when I get a chance.
Everyone ends up hating the movie because the ending. I tell them to watch 2012 if they want a nice end of the world movie. Your living in a fantasy world if you think the Government is building giant ships for us
Aug-12-2010 19:54
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Registered: May 2008
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Originally posted by jennypie
Oh man, that scene when they finally have a real bath. Holy shit.
I got chills down my spine during the scene where they find the people in the basement being used as a food source. Then have to run the other direction as a group of guys descend on a woman and her little kid, knowing what's about to happen to them. Fuck.
Dammit! It has Dermot Mulroney in it. Now I can't watch it.
Aug-13-2010 00:06
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Originally posted by chimera66
if something like that actually happened i'd kill myself, i prefer to skip the getting raped by dirty (in every sense of the word) men and being eaten thank you very much.
haha my girlfriend and i had this same conversation a few times about apocalyptic potentialities, and she always says she'd kill herself, but i always say i'd try and survive: That's what we are as humans anyway! Our goal is to survive!
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Originally posted by Dj Nacht
Everyone I know either hates or loves this movie, most hate it. All for the same reason, its depressing. I get so pissed! Who gives a shit! How can you say a movie is bad because its depressing and dark! Go watch some disney movies in your parents basement!
I don't think it's depressing at all, i love dystopian literature in particular, and i think this is why the book was good, i just think it could have been a lot darker really haha
completely agree if people didn't like it cause it was too dark though...
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Aug-13-2010 01:53
LAdazeNYnights
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Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Originally posted by EgosXII
haha my girlfriend and i had this same conversation a few times about apocalyptic potentialities, and she always says she'd kill herself, but i always say i'd try and survive: That's what we are as humans anyway! Our goal is to survive!
some friends and i occasionally talk about this sort of thing. out of say the 5 of us - 3 just give their macho-meathead response of "i'd fuck shit up and survive no problem". another friend and i have watched a ton of movies and read lots of books with an apocalyptic focus. the conversations usually boil down to him describing all the plans he would execute to ensure his survival...and me pointing out all the flaws in his rationale, insisting that i would probably just kill myself unless i find myself in a situation where survival seems more possible.
for instance, people always say "first thing i'd do is go to a place that sells guns and loot some". yeah ok buddy, the crazies will beat you to it. you're dead.
it's fun to think about lol
Aug-13-2010 03:08
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I know I am late with this too but Berlin Calling is nothing short of amazing. Love Paul <3
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Aug-13-2010 03:46
LAdazeNYnights
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Location: Los Angeles, CA
i saw it mentioned in the EZ thread and was like 'damn..i remember reading about that a couple months ago and thinking i should watch it'. i know what i'm doing later tonight, maybe....
Aug-13-2010 04:41
MeLLyMeL
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Originally posted by LAdazeNYnights
i saw it mentioned in the EZ thread and was like 'damn..i remember reading about that a couple months ago and thinking i should watch it'. i know what i'm doing later tonight, maybe....
i don't recall it being mention there - That EZ tread is a huge fail.
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Aug-13-2010 15:35
orTofønChiLd
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Location: Miami
Anyone see the girl who played with fire or with the dragon tattoo? srry if its been mentioned already
I saw the latter. I liked it, but don't get all the hype. Its a fairly standard thriller imo, but done well for what it is. It's being remade into a Hollywood version.
Aug-13-2010 16:18
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I just saw an ad for Avatar being re-released in the theater with added footage. Like that movie needs to be any longer.
