The Road, as we have reported, has a release date (Oct 16th). The Road is not an easy book to read and it is likely not an easy movie to watch. It has been delayed and many feared the movie, starring Viggo Mortensen, was going to be a disappointment. Well, Tom Chiarella from Esquire has seen it and like Mikey, he likes it. He likes it a lot.
I can’t imagine making an adaptation of probably the most honest and gripping novel I’ve ever read and Hollywoodizing it. It would be a tragedy. Apparently, director John Hillcoat and screen writer Joe Penhall got it right.
See the detailed review at Esquire.
