Cubussoli Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

Ensofter Overrated and overhyped

Onlinewsma Absolutely Brilliant!

Brenda The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Mike Olson Young college student Prentice, at the request of his grandmother, tries to uncover the truth about the disappearance of his uncle Rory, now missing for seven years. Despite what the cover artwork of both the DVD set and novel might suggest, The Crow Road is not horror. At it's heart it is a slow-burn dark mystery film dealing with family secrets and the surrounding drama. With a little romance thrown in. Some "shagging" as well but nothing I would call erotic; more used to advance plot points. Another thread that weaves throughout the entire narrative is an examination of the existence of God...nothing overtly religious or preachy, it's handled intelligently and used to good effect in setting up family relationship dynamics. I was happy to see that the darkly funny bits from the novel were carried over to the film as well.Revealing secrets and other family history is done with much use of flashbacks. I'm not a fan of long flashbacks that take you out of the moment and force you to refocus your attention elsewhere, often completely changing the mood. But that's not the case here. The flashbacks are mostly a continuation of the current mood, usually interesting, and kept brief enough so that they don't become annoying.Enjoyable, as was the original novel. In rating this one it would be all too easy to not be objective and give in to nostalgia. With that in mind: The story is complex and requires a bit of study but it's a good story. Competent acting, effective music and sound score, impressive coastal Scottish landscapes. It all holds up pretty well.

tizmond 'The Crow Road' came out at a time when gritty dramas were flavour of the month like 'The Lakes', 'This Life', 'Shockers' etc. but, for me, this was the big stand-out. Mainly because it was so well adapted from the book and because of the great cast. Joseph McFadden, who plays the lead (Prentice McHoan), was relatively unknown at the time, but more than held his own alongside established actors like Bill Paterson & Peter Capaldi. Also the young support cast of Dougray Scott, Valerie Edmond & Simone Bendix play their parts very well. Dougray Scott, in particular, is perfectly cast as Prentice's swaggering, comedian brother.The director keeps the suspense and mystery going throughout, allowing the story to come together a little at a time, leading on to an explosive finale that I found genuinely surprising.I don't think I've seen anything else like it.10/10 Outstanding.

Werrf At first I only watched this because of the impressive use of the landscape of the west coast of Scotland, and area I'd toured earlier that year. However, I was soon pulled irresistibly into the complex, detailed storyline. Be warned - this story probably isn't good for anyone who can't keep track of several plots running concurrently. While the flashbacks can sometimes be confusing, they add so much to the story.The acting is also wonderful. All the characters come to bright, shining life from their first appearances.And let's face it, how many stories begin with the words "It was the day my Grandmother exploded"?

simons An excellent adaption. Charismatic and convincing cast. Captures the spirit of the source book as well as any adaption I've seen.