The Road is a survival story about a father and his son on a journey to a better place, but first they have to endure the horrors and atrocities of the road. I haven't seen a post apocalyptic movie so grim as this one. This movie defines what can people turn in to if something like were to happen on earth. From the very start you follow the harrowing tale of a father and his son in a world literally turned to hell. And although we see how cruel and savage mankind has become, the story focuses on how the main characters can keep their humanity and compassion throughout the movie. At a point The Man (Viggo Mortensen) has to show a little cruelty to survive, but the boy (Kodi Smit-McPhee) reminds him that they are the good guys and they have to carry the fire. Among all the horrors shown in the film, the relationship between the boy and the father is heartwarming and touching as a representation of love and a compassion long forgotten. Excellent movie and I strongly recommend it, but please keep in mind, it is not for everyone.
Review of The Road
