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DaOld Man:
The family said they were following them, remember when the man and boy were in the underground shelter, they heard a dog.
The man was so paranoid about people following them that I think the family was afraid to show themselves, until the man passed.
And being it was a family the boy needed, I think it did have a happy ending, although a grim one at that.
Im not used to seeing movies with such twists, but I liked it.
Wouldnt it be terrible if that really came to pass?

boykster:
Are you sure they weren't just waiting for the dad to die so they could approach the kid kindly to gain his trust, and now they'll butcher him and eat him or feed him to the dog?

I agree with Howard C - it was a very well done post-apocalyptic movie that didn't focus on the Road Warrior type paradigm, but rather the harsh realities of survival in a world without fresh food, water, power, or even plants.  I thought the kid was a annoying (purposeful) and would think that by this time having lived his entire life in this horrible environment that he would have hardened the ---fudgesicle--- up, but otherwise I really enjoyed the movie

Ginsu Victim:
The fact that they had a dog and didn't eat it seems to mean that the kid will be in safe hands.

DaOld Man:
Good point.

danny_galaga:

Yeah, I watched it when it on the big screen. Had to search for my review (",)

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=100040.0

And, definitely (in the context of the situation) a happy ending


Notice that the southward journey slowly brings signs of life? Been a while now, but don't they see a live insect late in the movie? Little signs that say 'the whole world isn't necessarily like this. Bit like in '28 days later'. If you are an individual in a dire situation, with no means of outside communication, the whole world seems to be in the same predicament. Both movies say 'your tunnel vision paints a grim picture, but look further and there is hope'. neither movie hammers that home, which I'm glad about


--- Quote ---my score for recent movies you may have seen:

  5/5 - The Kings Speech, Michael Clayton, In Bruges, Gran Torino, Mary and Max

4.5/5 - Taken, Iron Man, Reign Over Me, Watchmen, The girl with the dragon tattoo

  4/5 - Traitor, Bedtime Stories, Sunshine, pineapple express

3.5/5 - 300, Max Payne, You dont mess with the Zohan, Yes Man

  3/5 - That new Indiana Jones flick, Disturbia, That new TMNT flick,

2.5/5 - Angels and Demons

  2/5 - The Love Guru. Note: My 2 is probably someone elses 1. Just leaving room for worse!

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