The Road coming in 2008... - Page 2

Brett_M · 04-02-2008, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt^Brown

This is the first thread on this book so I guess I have not paid attention. I read it last year and I can still recall it very well. I loved it but I do not believe the HOLLYWOOD CROWD will enjoy a movie with so much heart. Mindless action always seems to win out at the box office.

I think it's a safe bet that in Hillcoat's hands, it won't be an action flick.

Have you seen The Proposition?

Brett_M · 04-23-2008, 01:43 PM

Some news:

GoErie.com: Stars follow 'The Road' to Presque Isle

Who do you think Guy Pearce is playing in The Road? Spoilerize your responses.

Brett_M · 05-20-2008, 07:53 AM

Chud has a picture scoop:

TAKE A LOOK AT THE ROAD

If this picture is any indication, I think we're in for a stunning film.

James_Kiang · 05-20-2008, 12:27 PM

Yeah, Viggo looks spot on what I pictured. Even in just that one picture, there is so much emotion on his face. Definitely looking forward to this one.

Lou Sytsma · 05-22-2008, 06:34 AM

As much as I enjoyed the book, I can't see this a being a big commercial success. Its just too dark. And with so little dialogue it will be difficult to get across to the audience the internals of how the father and son feel unless they resort to narration.

Frankly, if not for the success of No Country and the Oprah plug nonwithstanding I'm surprised this book is being made into a film.

Brett_M · 05-22-2008, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Lou Sytsma

As much as I enjoyed the book, I can't see this a being a big commercial success. Its just too dark. And with so little dialogue it will be difficult to get across to the audience the internals of how the father and son feel unless they resort to narration.

Frankly, if not for the success of No Country and the Oprah plug nonwithstanding I'm surprised this book is being made into a film.

Too dark? I think it's about hope. Million Dollar Baby did okay at the Oscars a few years ago. That could be viewed both ways, too.

Fortunately, John Hillcoat will convey the message through visuals and music, as he did in The Proposition. Guy Pierce is in it, as a Road Gang Boss I assume, and I think they will create a more linear narrative story with flashbacks (given that Charlize Theron is in it, too). Obviously, walking and thinking doesn't make for much of a film experience.

What's wrong with narration, though? If written well, it can work wonders for books of this type.

Why surprised? The book won the Pulitzer before it was a book club selection and was on track before No Country garnered any real awards. McCarthy has had a number of books adapated into films.

Your whole post sounds a bit cynical, if I'm being honest. I think that the team they've assembled to adapt this story for the big screen is perfect. The casting is perfect. I'm very excited. Will it meet my high expectations? I certainly hope so. The book was phenomenal. I hope they do it justice.

Brett_M · 05-28-2008, 01:35 PM

MORE TALES FROM THE ROAD

Some great tidbits on the film adaptation.

Production has wrapped!

Lou Sytsma · 05-28-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Brett_M

Too dark. I think it's about hope.

Why surprised? The book won the Pulitzer before it was a book club selection and was on track before No Country garnered any real awards. McCarthy has had a number of books adapated into films.

Your whole post sounds a bit cynical, if I'm being honest.

The casting is perfect. I'm very excited. Will it meet my high expectations? I certainly hope so. The book was phenomenal. I hope they do it justice.

There is a flicker of hope at the end but the rest of the book is depressing.
That is why I am surprised.

Your labelling about my post as being cynical is an unfounded assumption on your part.

It's a realistic appraisal of the film's commercial properties, if anything.

Brett_M · 05-29-2008, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Lou Sytsma

There is a flicker of hope at the end but the rest of the book is depressing.
That is why I am surprised.

Your labelling about my post as being cynical is an unfounded assumption on your part.

It's a realistic appraisal of the film's commercial properties, if anything.

Unfounded assumption?

Best-selling, award-winning book? Check.

Oscar nominated/Oscar winning cast? Check.

Critically acclaimed director? Check.

How can it miss?

Million Dollar Baby, The Departed, No Country for Old Men, There Will Be Blood -- all did pretty well recently and they can all be considered dark or depressing. Great performances. Great direction. Commercial success. Awards. The whole nine yards. The Road will be no different.

Read the New York Times article at this link:

The New York Times > Log In

And why is commercial success necessary anyway? The ones I listed weren't blockbusters in the classic sense. They all made money. It seems to me that with the cast and crew they've assembled, they want something special. I am willing to accept that.

Lou Sytsma · 05-29-2008, 06:10 PM

I agree the movie will be a quality product.

I do believe that the subject matter will prevent it from making a big splash at the box office.

I will definitely see it in the theater.

Brett_M · 05-29-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Lou Sytsma

I do believe that the subject matter will prevent it from making a big splash at the box office.

You may be right. Time will tell.

Perhaps your concerns are on their collective minds, as well. Will the adaptation be "brighter?" God forbid...a sci-fi action film?