The Road 2009 Movie • 3.9/5 3.9/5

The movie ‘The Road’ based on the book by the same name is a gritty and at times confronting post- apocalyptic movie that doesn’t pull any punches. It tells the story of an ailing father and his young son, who realising they will not survive the winter where they are, start an arduous journey to the ocean across a ruthless apocalyptic world. Filled with dangers the man and his son face terrifying situations and impossible decisions on their journey south in the hope of survival. ‘The Road’ can at times be hard to watch but is raw in its portrayal of the realities of a world in which society has so completely broken down. It explores the courage of trying to do good and maintain your humanity in a horrendous situation and of the love of a father for his son.