Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Revolutionary Road: A path worth taking
Posted by Web Editor on Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 1:08 PM
Revolutionary Road reunites Titanic stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, and they're both exceptional in this adaptation of Richard Yates' highly acclaimed novel. Whether the film itself will satisfy moviegoers expecting to see the pair again in the throes of starry-eyed passion is another matter altogether, since romance is kept at a minimum in this appropriately edgy drama. Sam Mendes, the Oscar-winning director of American Beauty, has made another American beauty, this one a powerful examination of a young couple trying desperately to deal with the plasticity of 1950s suburbia. One of the most somber of all the award-season titles, it's nevertheless a must for discerning adults who don't mind getting their hands dirty on messy emotions. Read the entire review
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