Oh, The Road was hard-going. It hurt me to read it, physically. It hurt in my chest and it hurt in my gut and when I finished it, I couldn't do anything. It affected me more than practically any other book I read, but, at the same time, it was one of my favourite books I read this year. I love when something makes me feel that much, even if it's hurting. I don't know that I could read it again though. That would take a lot.
Honestly, I am unsure of the movie. I want it to be good, because it's Viggo, but I don't know if they can actually translate that book onto film. Because it was the language, the way it was written, that made it hurt me. Not what was happening. Cormac McCarthy's language in that book was just...there are no words to do it justice. Now if Viggo sat and read the book aloud, wow, that would do it.
Yes, I guess we're not invested in the people in happy movies/comedies. It has to be a really good film to get me liking it. It's nice to find someone who feels the same way, so I know it's not just me!
In that case, I am happy to ramble away with you. :) *hugs*
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Date: 2008-12-09 08:42 am (UTC)Honestly, I am unsure of the movie. I want it to be good, because it's Viggo, but I don't know if they can actually translate that book onto film. Because it was the language, the way it was written, that made it hurt me. Not what was happening. Cormac McCarthy's language in that book was just...there are no words to do it justice. Now if Viggo sat and read the book aloud, wow, that would do it.
Yes, I guess we're not invested in the people in happy movies/comedies. It has to be a really good film to get me liking it. It's nice to find someone who feels the same way, so I know it's not just me!
In that case, I am happy to ramble away with you. :) *hugs*