Road to Perdition 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…
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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…
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…
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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…
"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…
beautifully shot and the unexpected turns from both hanks and law give the film enough unpredictability to keep you engaged while genuinely caring for the deeply flawed protagonist and his son
Oh man, this was aces. Tom Hanks playing against type as a mob enforcer hell-bent on revenge, late career Paul Newman stealing every scene he’s in, Daniel Craig playing Newman’s weasel of a son, and Jude Law as an absolute goblin of a hit man. A quiet, ruminative story that lingers.
This would be worth the watch just for the scene of Newman and Hanks’ duet at the piano. Iconic.
Wow. Just wow. This is an essential film if you wanna see cinematography created by one of god’s very own.
A genuine classic with a superb Paul Newman performance. As far as comic book adaptations go it doesn't get much better and while Hanks may be somewhat miscast he more than holds his own and never feels out of place. Visually it's gorgeous and is the kind of film that I would love to see get a proper 4K restoration and release.
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