Review of Reservation Road (2007) by Eric H — 05 May 2008

Definitely an underrated film. I have no idea why this film didn't get the much buzz it deserved. I mean, it had a perfect cast (Joaquin Phoenix, Jennifer Connelly and Mark Ruffalo), a rock solid plot of revenge, justice and guilt and the director's reputation is widely acclaimed. Why is this not talked about?

Joaquin Phoenix, as in every of his film, is fantastic as ever. I'm hoping to see some of his works in the future. Jennifer Connelly was surprisingly effective too. She matches Phoenix's intensity on screen. It is best shown in the scene where she throws Phoenix's character out of the house and they were like arguing and shouting and doing a throw down of words. That was pure acting intensity number 8.

Mark Ruffalo, I'll be seeing some shiny golden statues in his lap real soon. He is perfect in this film. The scene where he asks Phoenix's character to tell him to kill himself was the money-maker. That hit the spot. It was emotional.

So, if you have nothing to do this summer, I suggest you rent this one.