A History of Violence
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Nov 24, 2009 · Ebert reviews the film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's novel about a post-apocalyptic world, starring Viggo Mortensen and Kodi Smit-McPhee. He praises the film's realism and power, but laments the lack of McCarthy's poetic prose.
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74% Tomatometer 218 Reviews 68% Audience Score 100,000+ Ratings America is a grim, gray shadow of itself after a catastrophe. A man (Viggo Mortensen) and his young son (Kodi Smit-McPhee) wander...
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- John Hillcoat
- R
- Viggo Mortensen
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."
Nov 25, 2009 · The Road: Directed by John Hillcoat. With Viggo Mortensen, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Robert Duvall, Guy Pearce. In a dangerous post-apocalyptic world, an ailing father defends his son as they slowly travel to the sea.
- (254K)
- Drama, Thriller
- John Hillcoat
- 2009-11-25
May 9, 2024 · The Road is a 2009 adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's novel about a father and son surviving in a post-apocalyptic world. The movie's ending is ambiguous and bitter-sweet, but some viewers interpret it as a dark twist.
- Helen Armitage
- Kodi Smit-Mcphee
- John Hillcoat
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.
