2002 Directed by Sam Mendes
Mike Sullivan works as a hit man for crime boss John Rooney. Sullivan views Rooney as a father figure, however after his son is witness to a killing, Mike Sullivan finds himself on the run in attempt to save the life of his son and at the same time looking for revenge on those who wronged him.
Tom Hanks Tyler Hoechlin Jennifer Jason Leigh Liam Aiken Paul Newman Daniel Craig Ciarán Hinds David Darlow Kevin Chamberlin Doug Spinuzza Jude Law Stanley Tucci Kurt Naebig Duane Sharp Dylan Baker Michael Sassone Roderick Peeples Keith Kupferer Lara Phillips Mina Badie Heidi Jayne Netzley Lance Baker Nicolas Cade John Judd Kerry Rossall Ian Barford Rob Maxey Maureen Gallagher Diane Dorsey Show All…
O Drómos tis Apóleias, Put bez povratka, Pŭt kŭm otmŭshtenie, جاده ای به تباهی, Estrada Para Perdição, Proklyatyy shlyakh, Proklyatyy put', Veien til fortapelse
The most serene of all mob films, Road to Perdition is a beautifully crafted, finely composed & calmly narrated tale that not only succeeds as an effective crime thriller but also paints a touching portrait of father-son relationship over the course of its runtime and is equally notable for marking the final on-screen appearance of the legendary Paul Newman.
Set in the early 1930s during the Great Depression, the story of Road to Perdition concerns Michael Sullivan Sr.; an enforcer for the Irish mobster John Rooney who share a father-son like relationship. But these bonds of loyalty are soon put to test when Rooney's son murders Sullivan's family after Sullivan Jr. ends up witnessing what his father does for a living.…
A motion picture of unique softness in a genre habitually packed with unyielding brutality, Road to Perdition subverts the gangster mould with its prodigious heart and motifs of retribution and bondage firmly inscribed in the nucleus of the film. The picture glows with intimacy, a focal point in the works of Sam Mendes, whose grip on families confronting desolation is second to none and is the vanguard of the canvas here. All characters apart of the mob know and believe their only true destination is perdition; they're born, they work, they have a family, they perish. Road to Perdition speaks of a story where one man decides to contravene this unanimous law and break away from the system for the…
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The only gangster film that leaves me with a sense of tranquility. Sam Mendes gradually approaches this father & son revenge story to a degree of steady pacing and action.
The performances across the board owns their roles, one can make a case about the son being a tad bit flat but that still doesn’t effect my love for this film. Jude Law is absolutely menacing and I was wanting more of him, which is rare for me to say for a villain, I could argue the same for Daniel Craig’s character.
The cinematography from Conrad L. Hall is mesmerizing. Not one single frame did I question the era the film is set for. The look and feel of…
In a surprising career choice, director Sam Mendes, decided to follow-up his Oscar winning debut film with a pulpy adaptation of a graphic novel about a gangster in 1930s Chicago. Although certainly unexpected it was a welcome change with Mendes once again tackling a very American genre despite his British roots.
Road to Perdition is a story of vengeance, redemption, loyalty and paternal bonds as former mob enforcer, Michael Sullivan, is forced to go on the run with his 12-year old son after his boy is witness to a killing. Mendes slathers the film in religious imagery and biblical portent as Sullivan attempts to save his son and atone for his sins. What the film may lack in subtlety it…
”A man of honor always pays his debts and keeps his word”
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Tom Hanks goes to work with Sam Mendes to create one of the most somber gangster movies ever.
Top 5 Roadside Attractions:
#5 It’s probably Tom’s most withdrawn role as he portrays a dead serious workman, even when at home with his family. and yet you see these subtle glimpses of warmth that shine through at all the right moments.
#4: Outside of perhaps Gigolo Joe this is one of Jude Law’s creepiest roles ever as he demonstrates exactly why crystal decanters should be banned in all fifty states.
#3: Daniel Craig’s once in a lifetime role as a snot-nosed weaselly bastard. His…
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Road to Perdition is one that I have (straight-up) missed out on for so long. Tom Hanks has always been a favorite of mine so I still can’t believe it took me this long to see one of his best performances. It’s pretty easy to say that about any movie he stars in but he plays a very different character here. He is conflicted, which he thrives at, but he is also falling into the darkness of this cruel world. To see Hanks take on a semi-dark role is a nice change of pace. This (intense) gangster story is both uplifting and heartbreaking. My only issue with the storytelling is the voiceover at…
An emotional journey of betrayal and revenge.
Subtle expressions of Tom Hanks are just magic.
Gets slow at times, still a decent watch.
What if JOHN WICK (or hey, Lone Wolf and Cub, since that was the original inspiration) was still drop-dead gorgeous but also a morose prestige slog straining for class and seriousness at every opportunity?
"It's all just so fucking hysterical."
Sam Mendes followed up his award winning American Beauty with another beautiful film, Road To Perdition. He doesn't surpass the beauty of American Beauty, but this is still an incredible outing. He creates complex characters within a compelling story and it is stunning to watch with amazing visuals, cinematography, and POV shots (some of the best to grace the silver screen).
The acting is outstanding, especially coming from Tom Hanks. I've gotten so used to him in nice guy roles that I never saw this rather cold performance as a hitman coming. Paul Newman is also terrific in his final performance and what a way to go out. They say if you're gonna go…
“I'm glad it's you.”
I didn’t expect to enjoy this movie. Great cast in the right place. What a great performances .
I’d like to thank Thomas Newman for his remarkable work. One of the best soundtracks that I ever heard . Also , The cinematographer Conrad L Hall who fascinated my eyes with his work .
MendesWatch continues with this attractive but mostly turgid gangster film, which affects a high seriousness that winds up flattening out material that wants to be a lot pulpier. The gorgeous Conrad Hall cinematography is almost part of the problem.
After many years of people pestering me to watch this, FINALLY I have knocked it out. Sam Mendes is DAMN good at making movies. I could look at that rain all day. Tom Hanks looking like a thick dad yet being a complete badass.
yeahhh it’s mendes so naturally it is self-serious but i will go to bat for this movie any day of the week
I’d forgotten that before his tenure as the director of the more recent 007 entries, Mendes and Craig worked together with Tom Hanks, Paul Newman and Jude Law on this graphic novel adaptation of the same name. Having not seen it since it first released, I’d forgotten just how beautiful and haunting this film was. A story of fatherhood, desperation and vengeance that rightfully won its cinematographer - the late, great Conrad L. Hall a posthumous Academy Award.
7 spent shell casings out of 10
this has been on my watchlist for a while so i had relatively high expectations and while it was pretty good, idk something was just missing for me.
Francamente la peli me gustó, pero no fue una obra maestra. De todos modos, sé que Sam Mendes es un buen director, así que conocer un poco de su trayectoria nunca está de más.
Pro cierto, ver a Tom Hanks siendo mafioso fue todo una experiencia en sí misma.
Me cago en su puta madre pero que es esto.
Pues esto es una putísima obra maestra, con una de las mejores escenas de la historia del cine, siendo suave. Visualmente es orgásmica.
No soy un experto en cine negro ni mucho menos, me encanta pero todavía he visto muy poco de este género, y lo que sé seguro es que es la mejor que he visto de todas.
Una película intensísima, muy oscura, una historia sobre gangsters, venganzas, engaños y amor paterno-filial, completamente heladora y cruel, sin piedad.
La ambientación es completamente perfecta, te traslada a esa época, y lo único que quieres es vivir allí y vestir con esos trajes negros, con sus abrigos gigantes y sus sombreros mientras te bebes whisky prohibido.
Tom Hanks está brutalísimo, y regala otra genialidad. Yo flipo con la cantidad de 10's que le he puesto. Pierdo la cuenta ya.
Mi corazón acaba de hacer un huequito para esta maravilla.
10/10
"When people ask me if Michael Sullivan was a good man, or if there was just no good in him at all, I always give the same answer. I just tell them... he was my father."
Such a great mob movie. This is probably one of my favorites. The way the film was shot was incredible. I really loved one scene in particular... I won't spoil it but I will say it happened on a rainy night.
Also, the ending was good when it goes from hearing music to only hearing the sounds of the waves as the scene went on. Sam Mendes did a fantastic job on this movie. This is his best film with 1917 at a close second.
700th Log
The only gangster film that leaves me with a sense of tranquility. Sam Mendes gradually approaches this father & son revenge story to a degree of steady pacing and action.
The performances across the board owns their roles, one can make a case about the son being a tad bit flat but that still doesn’t effect my love for this film. Jude Law is absolutely menacing and I was wanting more of him, which is rare for me to say for a villain, I could argue the same for Daniel Craig’s character.
The cinematography from Conrad L. Hall is mesmerizing. Not one single frame did I question the era the film is set for. The look and feel of…
It's great cinematography. The acting is great throughout. Tom Hanks isn't as morally obvious as he usually is. Paul Newman is spectacular as always. Daniel Craig is great and so is the kid. Jude Law's character is just alright to me though. It turned into just an alright film though. The ending is great though, especially the scene in the rain. Again.... Paul Newman is amazing.
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