Review of Road to Perdition (2002) by Ivan D — 18 Dec 2009
"Road to Perdition" is a gangster morality tale, yet, behind its historically-accurate visual texture, is an old Greek tragedy that suggests the premeditated end of the characters even from the beginning.
The main criticism to this film is its lack of emotional attachment to the audiences, but I thought it was the film's main intention: To show the coldness of 30's Capone era. As soon as Michael Sullivan entered the beach house, I've already seen from far away the doom of the situation, an end emphasized and embraced ironically by the calm and tranquil shores.
"Road to Perdition" is a beautiful film and beyond all of the brutal killings and tense shoot-outs, is a subtle and touching love of a father to his son, and as a son, I connect with it greatly.
This review of Road to Perdition (2002) was written by Ivan D on 18 Dec 2009.
Road to Perdition has generally received very positive reviews.
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