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 Paul Newman Jude Law Daniel Craig Stanley Tucci Jennifer Jason Leigh Liam Aiken Dylan Baker Ciarán Hinds David Darlow Kevin Chamberlin Doug Spinuzza Kurt Naebig Duane Sharp 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, 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 concerns Michael Sullivan Sr., an enforcer for the Irish mobster John Rooney who together 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.
Directed by Sam…
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…
”A man of honor always pays his debts and keeps his word”
Sadfellas
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…
Road to Perdition showcases the worst and best traits of Sam Mendes. A contrived, manipulative and eye-rolling film with some brilliant moments. There are many scenes that brilliantly show the strengths of Sam Mendes and his knowledge of good directing, but there are so many tone-deaf moments for example the bank robbery montage or the garbage voice-over scenes at the beginning and the end (“This is our story” bleh) that just don’t belong in this film.
The worst part about this though, Thomas Newman’s score. Incredibly overbearing, misplaced and repetitive. I love Thomas Newman (and his perfect work for American Beauty), but his way of conveying emotions for the story really bothered me throughout. The emotions feel fake and forget…
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?
Road to Perdition. 2002. Directed by Sam Mendes.
Sam Mendes exploded onto the scene with American Beauty (1999) and I saw it three times in the theater. I was mesmerized by the cinematography and storytelling. With Road to Perdition (2002), Mendes brings the same visceral storytelling with heart except he rebooted the noir tinged world of Scarface (Howard Hawks, 1932). Narrated from the perspective of Michael Sullivan Jr. (Tyler Hoechin), Road to Perdition is storytelling at its finest. The ensemble cast is incredible as well including Paul Newman’s (John Rooney) last on screen film appearance. As the linear story gets one hooked from the beginning, it is difficult to see how it will pan out but, it is gripping.
With…
An emotional journey of betrayal and revenge.
Subtle expressions of Tom Hanks are just magic.
Gets slow at times, still a decent watch.
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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…
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.
Great movie, brilliant cinematography and story. Wasn’t the best movie I’ve seen a little bit predictable especially towards the end, wish Daniel Craig was more of the villain in the story then having him and Jude law. Loved the parts when it was father and son working together, Tom hanks was absolutely brilliant acting in this. Can’t say I’d watch it again, but still a good watch. 🚗👨👩👦👦🔫🏦📸💵🪦🏝🎥🎥👏👏
