Very well executed

Tied for the best movie I have ever seen

Am i the only one who thinks........Average?

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

'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.

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"?

Magic and absurd rendering of Scotland, strong and intelligent women, the wild countryside, old computer systems and some of the problems of growing up, together with witty dialogue, an excellent set of actors and a beautiful script! Can be seen again and again...

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