A History of Violence
2005
Search results
The film holds a 74% approval rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes based on 217 reviews; the average rating is 6.94/10. The critical consensus states, " The Road ' s commitment to Cormac McCarthy's dark vision may prove too unyielding for some, but the film benefits from hauntingly powerful performances from Viggo Mortensen and Kodi McPhee."
Our review: Parents say ( 19 ): Kids say ( 16 ): The Road is a well-made movie and a powerful story. But despite the characters' persistent hope, the relentlessly grim material -- including the constant, cold, gray visuals -- can be overwhelming, somewhat stalling the drama's forward momentum.
After reading about 150 of the 360 reviews to date, and having just watched the film on Netflix, I wish to put some perspective on this apocalyptic film version of Cormac McCarthy's book. First, I find that critics and readers have decided McCarthy is almost a God today.
Nov 25, 2009 · Directed By: John Hillcoat. Written By: Joe Penhall, Cormac McCarthy. The Road. Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 33 Critic Reviews. 64. User Score Generally Favorable Based on 287 User Ratings. 7.4. My Score. Hover and click to give a rating. Add My Review. Where to Watch. Amazon ($3.99) All Watch Options. View All. Viggo Mortensen. Man.
TOP CRITIC. I still recommend The Road; just keep in mind that this is Cormac McCarthy's post-apocalyptic tale, not Richard Matheson's. Full Review | Sep 13, 2022. Mike Massie Gone With The...
Nov 25, 2009 · Movie Review. “The clocked stopped at 1:17. A long shear of light and then a series of low concussions.” That’s all we ever learn of the apocalypse that has decimated creation in The Road. Only a remnant of roving, ravaged—and ravaging—survivors remains to scavenge in the ruins of humanity.
User reviews. Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. Plot. The Road. Jump to Edit. Summaries. In a dangerous post-apocalyptic world, an ailing father defends his son as they slowly travel to the sea. It's a post-apocalyptic world, several years after whatever the cataclysmic event, which has in turn caused frequent quakes as further potential hazards.
