Review of Road to Perdition (2002) by Jt F — 24 Aug 2013

Though straight-forward and at times predictable, Road to Perdition is thrilling, deeply moving, and beautifully put together.

This review of Road to Perdition (2002) was written by Jt F on 24 Aug 2013.

Road to Perdition has generally received very positive reviews.

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Paradoxically, the closer Mendes gets to his characters, the more remote Perdition becomes. One wishes that his film had as much heart as it does art…

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