Review of Revolutionary Road (2008) by Leslie P — 26 Feb 2012

A very ordinary ending, Acting was very good however.

This review of Revolutionary Road (2008) was written by Leslie P on 26 Feb 2012.

Revolutionary Road has generally received positive reviews.

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By Shawn Levy (1,238) for Portland Oregonian (2,019) on 22 Oct 2016

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