On the road of Master

In post-WWII America, Sal Paradise, a young writer, embarks on a transformative journey across the country with his charismatic, free-spirited friend, Dean Moriarty. Inspired by Jack Kerouac's seminal novel, their adventures take them from New York to the West Coast, encountering a vibrant cast of characters and experiencing the exhilaration and turmoil of the Beat Generation.

The film received mixed reviews from critics. While many praised its visual style, performances, and attempt to capture the spirit of the novel, others found it lacked the emotional depth and energy of the source material.

• Visually striking and atmospherically rich, capturing the spirit of the Beat Generation.

• Performances, particularly from Hedlund and Riley, are generally praised.

• Lacks the profound emotional impact and raw energy of Kerouac's novel.

Google audience: Audience reviews are divided, with some appreciating the film's aesthetic and faithful adaptation of the novel's themes, while others felt it failed to fully capture the revolutionary spirit and emotional core of the literary work.

Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.

Kristen Stewart's character, Marylou, was based on a real person who was married to both Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady at different times.