The Road

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I, personally, think the ending was also not upbeat, but rather just admitting a cold hard fact of life. Parents have to give up their children at some point, and the nature of parenthood presents itself in showing you that you and your child truly are from other worlds (mentioned previously in book and film).
 
Thats an interesting way of looking at it. But I am unsure of your views of the woman. Why do you believe that she is "distant and hostile" to her husband? Because he has a duty to care for his son?

The mother seems to represent a character that is not principled. She is the exact opposite of the father. The father continuously tells her that they are not going to quit, not going to give in, etc. The mother even mentions that if he were not around that she would have killed herself and the son. Im not sure why the writer chose the mother to represent this role but I dont think it was to single out women as weak or unstable. I think the roles could have actually been reveresed and the film could have possibly been as equally effective. Nonetheless, this sort of "set the table" for how the man plans to handle the difficult road they will face. The carring of "the fire" he speaks of so often.

He says that she left into the darkness and there is no other tale to tell. I thought the word darkness could've had a double meaning. Not an evil darkness or anything like that, but meaning that she didnt see the "light" (ie core principles needed for survival during extraordinary tough times; the basis of the story).

This film (and book) has a way of creating so many different perspectives. Its nuance and unique quality are what qualify it as a great work of art.

Damn fine...damn fine movie.
 
No, the woman's role was to illustrate that parenthood is experienced in isolation because she leaves her husband to take care of their son. It's symbolic of how when people have kids today, they really aren't sharing the aspect of raising a child. At least, that's my opinion.

As for her leaving them in the darkness, it was her last gift because she had lost sight of the truth of parenthood. You and your child are not from the same world. This obviously "ripped the heart out of her."
 
Great review Yoda! I started watching this movie last night and got about 2/3 of the way through before I went off to bed (not a reflection on the movie, just didn't start watching it till around midnight).

You're point about the Torture Porn genre and how this movie avoided that type of feel was beautifully written! The whole review was, but that point really stuck out for me!

You keep writing 'em, I'll keep reading 'em!
 
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