The Road is a post-apocalyptic film based on the novel by the same name by author Cormac McCarthy. It is centred around a nameless father and son in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, struggling to survive. The idea of taking the apocalyptic scenario and combining it with themes of parenthood and family is an interesting combination which could influence my own synopsis in my comic.
Focusing on looking at the storyline of this apocalyptic-themed film, I like the passive idea of using characters with no real names, and the way that these characters are empathised with, despite being very distant to the audience. The fact that there is two main characters (three including the father's deceased wife), puts more focus on these as characters, and leaves more room for them to develop and be shown in various different scenarios. The Road largely inspired my storyline due to its centring around families, and really helped me take into consideration choices about my characters relationships with one another and their family lives and how the apocalyptic scenario has impacted their families.
"A horribly credible, chillingly beautiful and wholly uncompromising drama. It's the end of the world, all right, but no one feels the least bit fine." - (source)
