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I'm relieved it's a faithful adap but I'm not surprised that the film turned out well. Anyone who saw the film The Proposition knew they weren't going to be disappointed. This movie has been on my must-see list since I first heard about it

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Btw, I was part of the focus group asked to stay after the film. Some interesting comments from the group of about 30.

About half rated the film excellent, the other half very good with two good. No fair or poor.

Half read the book, and all of them loved it and thought it was very faithful

Those who saw trailers were happy to see film was not an "action" film.

They all loved Viggos performance

They all liked the setting

a few thought it was a bit slow, but still suspenseful

All but two would reccommend it to friends

More as I remember

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New trailer (listed under 30-10-09):

http://www.davestrailerpage.co.uk/

Looks disgusting and depressing.

I loved the book.  It was absolutely heartbreaking - a father determined to survive with his young son in a dying world.  Can't wait to see the film.

Captures the book well, then.

No doubt. I was at the book store one day and flipped through the book. I actually started reading the part that takes place in the house. I have to admit it was involving enough to keep me reading about what was going on in there. Unfortunately, I never reached that point before I had to leave. I did read enough to hazard a good guess as to what was going on and to conclude that he was in deep s$#t.

The price of the paperback was just too high for what looked like a novelette length story. I also find there are enough real world events available for free that depress me, with out paying for the privilege. Still, just from what I read, it was written well enough to start pulling a person in. I'm sure the movie will do the book justice in depicting events that will more than likely occur in the intermediate future.

I can certainly agree with the real world providing enough depressing material.  It's an overwelming book, and not one I plan to read again anytime soon.  Having a 9 year old son made the reading experience hit home that much more.  I'm planning to see the movie, but I really don't know why, if you know what I mean.

The first book that ever brought tears to my eyes was The Road. My son had just turned a year old when I read it and the relationship between father and son was so well done.

I saw this Wednesday.  I found it to be a very faithful adapatation of the material.  It was an absorbing, heartbreaking film, as I'd hoped.  The acting, pacing, and visuals were all excellent.  I wept openly during the film.  I have never lost control of my emotions like this - ever.  I think it was definitely worth the wait.  I hope that word of mouth spreads and it gets a wider release.  It deserves to be seen.  The central message of survival was overshadowed by a more important one:  We need to find the good in everyone if we can.  The film was not disgusting or depressing.  There is a beam of hopeful light throughout it's running time -- JUST LIKE THE BOOK.

Carry the fire and see this if you can.

Why is it nearly impossible to see this film?  It's going in to it's second week of release and still not playing anywhere in the Chicago suburbs.  I live in an are with a multitude of theaters and have rarely had a problem finding a new release film....until now.  Are they trying to bury this?  I've been waiting 1-1/2 years to see this and I'm starting to feel that I'm going to have to wait for DVD unless I want to pay $50 to drive down-town, park, and pay to see it at a premium theater.

The two films that I want to see the worst right now are "The Road" and "The Messenger" and I can't see either.

I'm in the same basic position but I assume it's the usual Oscar hopeful platform release and it'll be playing in the suburbs in another week or two.

I hope you're right.  It's just strange that they don't list the film as being "Limited" anywhere.

I had to see it at an art house theater about 30 minutes from home.  I'm sure it will open wider.

I can't find this movie anywhere. My Mother in FL can't find it anywhere. I thought this was a wide release?

111 theaters, according to Box Office Mojo.

Saw it on Thursday.  Very well done. I did not engage fully on an emotional level until their cart was stolen from the beach.  After that I was totally engaged for the rest of the movie. 

Viggo was amazing.  The cannibal house sequence was very effectively staged.

There were many with wet eyes by the time the film ended.  Myself included.

Which is why I can't see this.  Just too depressing as a father.

Still waiting for it to show up at a theater within driving distance. I have feeling I'll have to wait until the Blu-ray release to see this, much like The Wrestler.

Same here.  We even have a 30 multiplex that plays all the art house and low release films and they don't even have it yet.

The movie went at least a little wider today.  It is playing at my local Regal so I am going to catch it tonight.

Just got back from seeing this and thought it was a really great film. Dark, bleak and depressing. Loved the falling trees that haunted the surround sound throughout the film.

As a huge Deadwood fan, also found it nice to see Garret Dillahunt and Molly Parker in a film together. A really strong performance from Viggo.

There have been some complains about the son, but I thought he was fine, and thought he actually looked alot like Charlize.

Had a bit too much male ass for me but at the top of my list for the year. Wonderful Christmas mood entertainment

GF got me the book, I plan to start reading it this weekend.

I'm finally going to see this today. It's showing at a Regal Cinema about an hour from me. Since I'm a big fan of the book I'm looking forward to seeing how well it translates to the big screen.

Me too Todd. I saw it over a week ago and am still thinking about it. Cant wait to see it again. The bluray cant come out soon enough for me.