The Road film version. Any good? What was the catastrophe?

I liked [ not loved ] the book and it was vague on how the earth was pooped up. i may get the DVD. is it any good?

It was pretty decent, in my opinion. I read the book also. I am under the impression a nuclear war did the world in.

Originally posted by bravesirrobin
It was pretty decent, in my opinion. I read the book also. I am under the impression a nuclear war did the world in.

why was you under that impression?
cheers.

I have not read the book.I was personally disappointed with the movie but maybe I expect too much from films nowadays.From all the blockbusters which I saw last year I only liked 2.Rise of the apes and battle L.A but even the latter left me wanting a better ending.I give the road 2 out of 5.

its a different beast from apes.

reply to post by mandroids

I watched the movie but never read the book. IMHO it is an excellent movie worth your time and it received very good reviews which you can read at the link.
www.imdb.com...

For me, the Road was a terrifying movie.

Any time there are cannibal rednecks hoarding human beings like cattle in a basement it's going to give me the heebie jeebies.

thank you. its decided, i shall purchase.

if i have nightmares...I BLAME...YOU!!

reply to post by mandroids

The fires, the ash, I think I remember something from the beginning of the book about a war. I could be mistaken but that was just my impression.