Review of Revolutionary Road (2008) by Masoud T — 08 Jan 2012

One of my all-time favorite films. Powerful performances, and a very uncomfortable subject matter. Films like this stay in your mind long after you watch them.

This review of Revolutionary Road (2008) was written by Masoud T on 08 Jan 2012.

Revolutionary Road has generally received positive reviews.

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