Friday, October 3, 2008

Film Adaptation of McCarthy's "The Road"


The movie version of Cormac McCarthy's "post-apocalyptic" novel The Road is scheduled for release on November 26. It stars Viggo Mortensen and Charlize Theron. Can this film in any way do justice to McCarthy's stunning, heart-shattering story? We shall see. If you haven't read the book, please do. Especially if you are a parent. This book will club you over the head with the brunt of its truth and dazzle you with its beautifully wretched descriptions of a scorched earth. The last few paragraphs are among the finest I've encountered.

1 comment:

kathy taylor said...

I haven't read The Road. Maybe that's why The Bell Jar takes the number one spot on my list of depressing books. I'm enjoying your blog.