Review of Road to Perdition (2002) by Glomman — 08 Feb 2021

I've made clear in previous reviews that I'm not really interested in "mob" or "mafia" movies, especially the ones by Martin Scorsese. This movie hits along those lines, but is more interesting and less boring.

I generally like the 30s America aesthetic, fitting, because the movie actually takes place in that period. I just felt let-down by the last half-hour, where what is exactly done must've gone over my head. Also the photographer has, like, three appearances, but still seems extremely underused. Coming to think of it, I'd have rather wanted to see a movie about that guy than the guy Tom Hanks portrays. Both of them aren't even the protagonists, though, that role belongs to Tom Hanks' in-movie son, who is actually likeable and not annoying all the time. The wonders of modern technology.

If you want to indulge in some prohibition-era movie aesthetic, with gangsters, drama, and road trips, this movie is something for you, if you want to see a movie that's actually challenging and interesting, I'd recommend something else. though.