Foo - Movie: "The Road"

Has anyone seen it? If so question, what the hell happened to the world? I vote world wide natural disaster, but only due to the lack of wrecked/abandoned military vehicles in the scenes, what say you?

I assumed natural disaster, wasn't it cloudy all the time? so lots of ash in the air?

yup, all the day scenes were pretty gloomy.

The symbolism is quite obvious.

It was a catastrophic Category 5 Jsharr fart. All but those with the best lungs and worst sense of smell died from the gas exposure.

Has anyone seen it?

yes.


If so question, what the hell happened to the world? I vote world wide natural disaster, but only due to the lack of wrecked/abandoned military vehicles in the scenes, what say you?

http://students.umf.maine.edu/~donoghtp/hiroshima4.jpg

The "what" is completely irrelevant, which is part of the point.

or

the Jsharr conspiracy.

The "what" is completely irrelevant, which is part of the point.

or

the Jsharr conspiracy.

for you, but I would like to know, either way its a pretty cool movie. :)

yes.



http://students.umf.maine.edu/~donoghtp/hiroshima4.jpg

where there any scenes where a geiger counter was used? or maybe mention of radiation? I really don't remember as I've only seen it once.

for you, but I would like to know, either way its a pretty cool movie. :)

Read the book.

Read the book.

have you read the book? does it explain what happened? If so I'll be all about it. :)

I thought in the book it was something they never really defined that killed off the plants and animals.

have you read the book? does it explain what happened? If so I'll be all about it. :)

yes, no, because the "what" is purposefully irrelevant. Once you know the what, you start to put blame and inject politics and that wasn't McCarthys intention, of course IMO, but I really doubt it was an oversight.

yeah, I hear you, but when it comes to books and movies I'm the "need to know" type, not my fault, just born that way I guess. BTW I know it was meant to be purposefully irrelevant, but I still need to know ;0) it's just me, and I'm really not the type to place blame or inject politics (when it comes to movies) I just feel I need to know the complete story to enjoy a movie, thats why I hate Steven King, he's the King of movies that need explaining. MHO.

I thought in the book it was something they never really defined that killed off the plants and animals.
That's what I remember from the book. I didn't see the movie. It also seemed like it happened relatively quickly that why I thought it was something atomic. I guess it could be a meteor. I believe the book also mentioned some willful destruction (arson) by survivors. This was an Oprah book of the month pick. Maybe there are some Oprah book notes out there.

If you need to know, how about this: It's about the inevitable end for us all. The mechanism is irrelevant since it's preordained by our being human. You can't explain it, or defend against it, or protect your family from it, because every day of existence is part of the inexorable march down the road.

Feel better?


he's the King of movies that need explaining

Now there we agree.

Why would I "feel better?" its just a question about a movie dude, take a breath, maybe you'll "feel better," as for "the inevitable end for us all," if I were lucky (or unlucky) enough to live through whatever the end may be I'd still want to know what happened, so I could pass the story down to the new generation and tell them to beware the "whatever" as it was the end of the world as we knew it.

Oh dear, where's the tongue in cheek emoti when you need it.

google it, I'm sure you'll find one. ;0)

I think this is as close as your going to get.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y167/stumpyspic/tandc.jpg

you're welcome! =0)

where there any scenes where a geiger counter was used? or maybe mention of radiation? I really don't remember as I've only seen it once.

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Read the book.

I thought in the book it was something they never really defined that killed off the plants and animals.




That's what I remember from the book. I didn't see the movie. It also seemed like it happened relatively quickly that why I thought it was something atomic. I guess it could be a meteor. I believe the book also mentioned some willful destruction (arson) by survivors. This was an Oprah book of the month pick. Maybe there are some Oprah book notes out there.

why read the book when it doesn't answer my question? I'm going to go ahead and make a guess...... natural disaster, Ill go with that.

yeah, I hear you, but when it comes to books and movies I'm the "need to know" type, not my fault, just born that way I guess. BTW I know it was meant to be purposefully irrelevant, but I still need to know ;0) it's just me, and I'm really not the type to place blame or inject politics (when it comes to movies) I just feel I need to know the complete story to enjoy a movie, thats why I hate Steven King, he's the King of movies that need explaining. MHO.
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ROFL Kris!!! :thumb:

I read/heard somewhere that in an interview that McCarthy alluded to it being caused by a natural catastrophe (i.e., comet, meteor strike etc.)

why read the book when it doesn't answer my question? I'm going to go ahead and make a guess...... natural disaster, Ill go with that.


are you really that stupid?

Why would I "feel better?" its just a question about a movie dude, take a breath, maybe you'll "feel better," as for "the inevitable end for us all," if I were lucky (or unlucky) enough to live through whatever the end may be I'd still want to know what happened, so I could pass the story down to the new generation and tell them to beware the "whatever" as it was the end of the world as we knew it.

It's the end, the big kaput, the grande' finale, the royale with cheese of endings. The curtain done come down on our azzez, there is no last minute savior, cure, redemption or Hollywood happy news ending, it's the end, period, done, dead. You sure you saw the movie?

are you really that stupid?


ahhhhh! thats why I had you on ignore!

I read/heard somewhere that in an interview that McCarthy alluded to it being caused by a natural catastrophe (i.e., comet, meteor strike etc.)

well there you go!

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OK, is it 'cause you disagree? If it's 'cause I spelled his name wrong don't bother to reply.

Read the book.

I was tempted to buy it yesterday (bought Imperial Cruise instead) - it looked good, but too freakin depressing. Is it?

I was tempted to buy it yesterday (bought Imperial Cruise instead) - it looked good, but too freakin depressing. Is it?

one of the best books that i've read in the past 3 years.

OK, is it 'cause you disagree? If it's 'cause I spelled his name wrong don't bother to reply.

It's because Stephen King is the king of writing novels for people who don't read, if you have problems with the movies based on them, uh, that's not good.

I was tempted to buy it yesterday (bought Imperial Cruise instead) - it looked good, but too freakin depressing. Is it?

If you enjoy reading at all, you should read it. It creates a world so emotionally encompassing that most people finish it in 1 or 2 sittings. It is disturbing more then depressing, but you accept it because the all the parts fit together beautifully. McCarthy's prose can be dense and baroque but for The Road he created a vocabulary stripped to the bone. If you ever wonder about the human core it's well worth the time.

It's because Stephen King is the king of writing novels for people who don't read, if you have problems with the movies based on them, uh, that's not good.



OK, I guess I "don't read," thanks for the info, and I guess 'cause I have a "problem" with the movies based on Stephen Kings books I'm what? stupid? retarted? an idiot? or whatever else you guys want to call me? cool, then I guess I am, again, thanks for the info.

Didn't see the movie. Did read the book. Post apocalyptic love story. One of the best reads of my life.

one of the best books that i've read in the past 3 years.


If you enjoy reading at all, you should read it. It creates a world so emotionally encompassing that most people finish it in 1 or 2 sittings. It is disturbing more then depressing, but you accept it because the all the parts fit together beautifully. McCarthy's prose can be dense and baroque but for The Road he created a vocabulary stripped to the bone. If you ever wonder about the human core it's well worth the time.


Didn't see the movie. Did read the book. Post apocalyptic love story. One of the best reads of my life.

Thanks for the recommendations. I'm pretty picky about my fiction...ain't got enough time for it as it is...so I value opinions from people that I kinda know...ya know? ;)

If you enjoy reading at all, you should read it. It creates a world so emotionally encompassing that most people finish it in 1 or 2 sittings. It is disturbing more then depressing, but you accept it because the all the parts fit together beautifully. McCarthy's prose can be dense and baroque but for The Road he created a vocabulary stripped to the bone. If you ever wonder about the human core it's well worth the time.

+1 It was hard to put down.

I read it twice before writing a paper for a Contemporary American Novel class and a third time before taking the final. Loved it every time.

It's the end, the big kaput, the grande' finale, the royale with cheese of endings. The curtain done come down on our azzez, there is no last minute savior, cure, redemption or Hollywood happy news ending, it's the end, period, done, dead. You sure you saw the movie?

you have no clue what my question was do you?

you have no clue what my question was do you?

You claimed you'd pass the story along past the end of the world. You still claiming that?

You claimed you'd pass the story along past the end of the world. You still claiming that?

like I said, you have no clue what my question was, I think you should go back, waaaaay back to my first post, then come back with an answer.

like I said, you have no clue what my question was, I think you should go back, waaaaay back to my first post, then come back with an answer.

Yer rite, I'm klueless.

Yer rite, I'm klueless.

if you are its 'cause you choose to be, all you have to do is go on over to my orig post and read my question, but if you prefer to be "klueless" I guess I'll have to go with it....if its what you want.

If you need to know, how about this: It's about the inevitable end for us all. The mechanism is irrelevant since it's preordained by our being human. You can't explain it, or defend against it, or protect your family from it, because every day of existence is part of the inexorable march down the road.

Did you really expect him to understand this?
Try using fewer words with fewer syllables and by all means don't try to express any ideas that might require more than a third grade intellect. Then, make a movie out of it...or at least include pictures. :D

Did you really expect him to understand this?
Try using fewer words with fewer syllables and by all means don't try to express any ideas that might require more than a third grade intellect. Then, make a movie out of it...or at least include pictures. :D

Maybe I could have the nearly impenetrable Mr. King pen it for me. That'd keep the quisling busy.

I'm sure chipcom has nothing but nice things to say about me. He always does. :)
EDIT: Oh, I see what he posted, I wonder if this is considered harassment? Mods?

The top button of your hairshirt is undone.

What color is the chicken that lays green eggs?

Has anyone seen it? If so question, what the hell happened to the world? I vote world wide natural disaster, but only due to the lack of wrecked/abandoned military vehicles in the scenes, what say you?

From someone who's read the book but hasn't seen the movie: If you're left asking that question after seeing the movie, then the movie failed miserably.

A big part of the brilliance of that book is what was excluded.

well I was going to read the book but some member mentioned that it doesn't mention what happened to the earth in the bool? I guess I'll just go ahead and read it and find out for myself. Thanks Brillig.