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On The Road - 10/10/2012 11:28:18 PM

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(Haven't seen it yet) - 10/10/2012 11:28:18 PM

TheLikelyLad

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I don't get how you're relating the source material to the actresses who have been cast. I don't doubt that On the Road is somewhat misogynistic and women have a limited role. However, the film shouldn't give the woman greater parts just because there are good actresses available. The novel is fundamentally a 'bromance'- 'I think of Dean Moriarty' - and it should be kept that way, as something idealistic and wild, yet sad and flawed. I don't agree that the novel has aged badly either - I think the writing is as fresh and dazzling today as ever, just some attitudes towards women will inevitably be dated. I'm a fan of the book and am looking forward to seeing how it's portrayed. You mentioned you'd perhaps like something more wild and experimental - kerouacian stream of consciousness even. I think it'd be cool if it was somewhere in between The Motorcycle diaries, My Own Private Idaho and maybe some Fear And Loathing.

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On The Road - 17/10/2012 2:12:10 PM

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3 is about right for me. It was ok. Definitely nowhere near Motorcycle Diaries. It does look great though and there's a few great little cameos.

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