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…
Put bez povratka, O Drómos tis Apóleias, جاده ای به تباهی, Pŭt kŭm otmŭshtenie, Proklyatyy put', Proklyatyy shlyakh, 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?
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.
One of the LB OGs Jacob wrote a touching review for this a few months back which pushed this up my watchlist. & I’m sure glad for that.
The performances are definitely one of the highlights. The diner scene with Hanks & Law and the basement scene with Hanks & Newman are two scenes in particular that stood out.
But for me the best part of this was Thomas Newman’s eloquent & dazzling score. I know a score isn’t supposed to overpower a film but there were so many instances in this where I was entranced by the music more than anything else.
“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 .
No Country For Old Men but with father-son bonding, I love it!
Mike Sullivan works as a hit man for a mob boss named John Rooney. Sullivan views Rooney as a father figure, however after his son witnesses a killing he has done, Mike Sullivan finds himself on the run trying to save the life of his son and at the same time looking for revenge on those who wronged him.
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I don’t know if it’s because I saw this right after Bingo Hell and my expectations for everything on this planet were super low, but I really really loved it! Confident and precise direction delivered by Sam Mendes, a solid and central performance from Tom Hanks, beautiful…
