Review of Revolutionary Road (2008) by Mitchgail D — 29 Dec 2010

It was nothing like I expected - but not in a bad way; in an immensely good way. This is not your typical romantic film ... it was very good.

This review of Revolutionary Road (2008) was written by Mitchgail D on 29 Dec 2010.

Revolutionary Road has generally received positive reviews.

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