Review of Revolutionary Road (2008) by Gabe E — 07 May 2011

Though technically it succeeds on great acting, filming and writing, Revolutionary Road is ultimately bleak and depressing.

This review of Revolutionary Road (2008) was written by Gabe E on 07 May 2011.

Revolutionary Road has generally received positive reviews.

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