The Road (2010)
An adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s Pulitzer prize-winning novel of the same name, The Road is set in post-apocalyptic age and sees a Father and Son battle their way across haunting terrain on a journey of survival. With Viggo Mortensen, Charlize Theron and Guy Pearce, The Road is ONE OF THE MOST HARD-HITTING MOVIES OF THE YEAR! Check out the trailer HERE.
The Road is released on Blu-ray & DVD on 17 May from Icon Home Entertainment
Thelma & Louise (1991)
Movie royalty from Ridley Scott sees Thelma and Louise - hardcore, ovaried partners in crime – take off in a 66’ Thunderbird pursuing a life of freedom. Starring Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis and Brad Pitt.
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Undoubtedly a classic, we couldn’t think of a better film which features a road trip. Based on the book by L. Frank Baum, Dorothy and her gang make their way to visit the Wizard of OZ in the tripped-out Emerald City. Follow the Yellow Brick Road...
Mad Max (1979)
With a very young Mel Gibson as the lead, the Mad Max series is set in an imagined future Australia. Max (Gibson) loses his family, and so goes about avenging their deaths by travelling by any which way possible, all the while dodging cannibals and nutcases left right and centre.
The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)
Starring Gael Garcia Bernal, The Motorcycle Diaries dramatises a journey inspired by Che Gevara’s memoirs. The film recounts an adventure he had with a friend across South America.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
Starring Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro and Cameron Diaz, Fear and Loathing is adapted by the novel by Hunter S. Thompson. A psychopathic lawyer finds himself journeying to Las Vegas in search of psychedelic escapades and the American Dream.
Lord of the Rings (2001)
With Elijah Wood, Orlando Bloom, Cate Blanchett and Ian McKellen, the epic trilogy, inspired by the books by Tolkien sees the hairy-footed hobbits battle against evil to destroy an uncontrollable ring. 
Gulliver’s Travels (Various)
Re-made several times for the big screen, and shortly to be remade again. Old School journeyman.
The Hitcher (1986)
Directed by Robert Harmon starring Rutger Hauer and C. Thomas Howell, The Hitcher tells the chilling tale of a young man transporting a car to another state, who picks up a hitchhiker with a taste for murder.
Duel (1971)
Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Dennis Weaver, Duel sees a young driver being stalked by a psychopathic unseen truck driver. Adapted from the short story by Richard Matheson
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