There have been many attempts to turn one of the greatest modern novels of the 20th century into a film. Finally, director Walter Salles has conquered the impossible task, sort of. It seems that no one can do Jack Kerouac's book justice on the big screen.
A Special Presentation at the Toronto International Film Festival 2012, On the Road follows aspiring writer Sal Paradise (Sam Riley) whose entire life gets shaken and stirred after meeting Dean Moriarty (Garrett Hedlund). Dean, a free-spirit to say the least, brought new perspective to Sal's life after the latter's father passed. The movie is literally what it sounds like. On a search for inspiration for his book, Sal travels cross country with mostly Dean, but a few times Marylou, Dean's girlfriend, (Kristen Stewart) will join them, along with whatever hitchhikers are on the way.
Sam Riley and Garrett Hedlund. Source: TIFF
