But hes fantastic here.
Regular Hillcoat collaborators Nick Cave and Warren Ellis provide a fantastic score to accompany the film.
This is an area where so many films with a post-apocalyptic setting fall down.
TakeThe Book Of Eli, which was released earlier this year, as a fine example of this.
Theres also use of stock footage that was digitally altered for use in the film.
Hillcoats direction here is stunning.
He beautifully frames the landscapes and draws emotion and tension out of almost every scene.
Its rare that the audience sees anything in the film that the protagonists dont, which is very effective.
I would acknowledge thatThe Roadisnt going to be a film thats to everyones tastes.
Theres little respite for viewers during this emotionally exhausting film.
Both are incredibly interesting and are well worth viewing.
All in all, though, this is a decent package for an excellent film.
Film:
The Roadis out now andavailable from the Den Of Geek Store.
Rating:
5 out of 5
