Review of Revolutionary Road (2008) by Spangle — 26 Mar 2016
A smart critique of marriage and the American dream, director Sam Mendes delivers a film with a similar thematic package to his debut film, American Beauty, but it works just as well here. Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet are brilliant in the leads, while Michael Shannon repeatedly stole scenes here in a stellar performance.
This film's writing is out of this world as it crafts some seriously deep characters with relatable personas and, somehow, all of this relationship tension really makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand.
Somehow Mendes managed to craft almost a thriller at times with the way the drama here made you sit on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happened next. Ultimately, Revolutionary Road is a gut punch that picks you up and punches you in the gut repeatedly.
It is a film that will leave you feeling entirely depressed, but damn is it ever a good movie with even better acting and writing. Revolutionary Road is a success also due to its authenticity and the way it holds back no punches and is yet another stellar entry to Mendes' filmography.
This review of Revolutionary Road (2008) was written by Spangle on 26 Mar 2016.
Revolutionary Road has generally received positive reviews.
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