The Road

2009
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BrianSez's Review

Created Oct 30, 2010 06:46PM PST • Edited Oct 30, 2010 06:46PM PST

  1. Quality
  2. Summary
    OK 2.5

    This post apocalyptic tale opens with high drama, but ends up dark, moody, and overly slow. Too bad, because the story has merit, survival of the good guys under threat of cannibalizm. One never had much of a chance to get to know any of the characters – good guys or bad guys, and many of the scenes were inexplicable – at least to me. The ending makes sense and is pleasant – but you really had to work hard to stay with it getting there.

  4. Acting
    Good 3.0

    A total mis-use of Robert Duval and Charleze Theron’s time – although both were great. Viggo Mortensen does well as the stoic silent type, but that shtick got old.

  5. Male Stars Good 3.0
  6. Female Stars Good 3.0
  7. Female Costars Good 3.0
  8. Male Costars Good 3.0
  10. Film
    OK 2.5

    To add to my sour summary, there was a serious over use of grey tones, and a soundtrack that was ultimately sleep inducing.

  11. Direction OK 2.5
  12. Play OK 2.5
  13. Music OK 2.5
  14. Visuals OK 2.5
  15. Content
  16. Edge
    Sordid 2.8
  17. Sex Erotic 2.8
  18. Violence Brutal 2.8
  19. Rudeness Profane 2.8
  21. Reality
    Surreal 2.9
  22. Circumstantial Surreal 2.9
  23. Biological Surreal 2.9
  24. Physical Surreal 2.9

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Oct 30, 2010 7:37PM
Wick

Regarding BrianSez’s Review
An understandable rating Bri. This is a movie that can hit reasonable reviewers differently, as the three ratings of Perfect down to OK indicate.
Dec 12, 2009 2:17PM
Wick

Nope, don’t think I’m gonna see Lovely Bones. However, that means you’ll have a clear shot to declare the WikPik take on it…

High on my In Theater list now is Up In The Air, Fantastic Mr. Fox and Brothers. Saw Invictus last night. Should have my review up by tomorrow.
Dec 12, 2009 11:26AM
MJ5K

Regarding Wick’s Review
Ah, no worries. I respect everyone’s opinion(unless I see something horrible like someone giving Transformers a 5 Perfect and Dark Knight only a 4 Great). I just loved this movie ’cause of the brilliant performances, the dialogue, and the way it brought the book to the screen.

BTW Are you planning to see the Lovely Bones? I need to know if its worth it cuz I’m hearing mixed reviews.