Review of Revolutionary Road (2008) by Jose D — 29 Jul 2014

Being directed by Sam Mendes, the drama of the 'special' couple is heartrending. Here are some quotes:

Mrs.Givings 'You weren't like most of my clients. You were different, somehow. Well, you looked simply ravishing and I just knew Frank did something terribly brilliant in town. You just seemed... special... Of course you still are.'.

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April 'Our whole existence here is based on this great premise that we're somehow very special and superior to the whole thing, and you know what I've realized...? We're not! We're just like everyone else.

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John 'You want to play house you got to have a job. You want to play nice house, very sweet house, you got to have a job you don't like.'.

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April 'If being crazy means living life as if it matters, then I don't mind being completely insane.'.

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April 'I wanted IN. I just wanted us to live again. For years I thought we've shared this secret that we would be wonderful in the world. I don't know exactly how, but just the possibility kept me hoping. How pathetic is that? So stupid. To put all your hopes in a promise that was never made. Frank knows what he wants, he found his place, he's just fine. Married, two kids, it should be enough. It is for him. And he's right; we were never special or destined for anything at all.'.