Review of Road to Perdition (2002) by Bill S — 25 Jun 2015

A beautiful bittersweet mob movie,wonderfully acted as well as textured....one of the last in Newman's storied career but a great way to go out.

This review of Road to Perdition (2002) was written by Bill S on 25 Jun 2015.

Road to Perdition has generally received very positive reviews.

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