Review of Road to Perdition (2002) by Robin91 — 30 Oct 2019

A gorgeous looking film by Sam Mendes, Road To Perdition is unique in that it is probably the only film with Tom Hanks where he plays a character we don't like, in fact we hate him here. Road to Perdition romanticizes gangland Chicago, but no more so than other films set in the same period.

And, like almost every movie about the mob, this one deals with themes of family, loyalty, and betrayal - albeit without the intensity of some of the great ones (The Godfather, Goodfellas). As was the case in American Beauty, Mendes illustrates how accomplished actors will respond to an assured director.

Serious movie-goers embarking upon this journey will find that Road to Perdition leads to a satisfying destination. For fans of Tom Hanks this is a great opportunity to see the great man play a negative shade.

For others the gorgeous cinematography should suffice.(Watch it for the negative shady Hanks).