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Road to Perdition (2002)

July. 12,2002
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7.7
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R
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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.

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Clevercell
2002/07/12

Very disappointing...

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Stellead
2002/07/13

Don't listen to the Hype. It's awful

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Suman Roberson
2002/07/14

It's a movie as timely as it is provocative and amazingly, for much of its running time, it is weirdly funny.

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Maleeha Vincent
2002/07/15

It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.

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cricketbat
2002/07/16

It's not every day you get to see Tom Hanks play a bad guy, but he does it quite well in Road to Perdition. In fact, almost all of the actors in this film succeed in creating believable and memorable characters (especially Jude Law - creepy!). The story has some predictable moments and it's slow-paced, but Road to Perdition is more than the average mobster movie.

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Pjtaylor-96-138044
2002/07/17

'Road To Perdition (2002)' is melancholic and sombre look at the often glamorised gangster lifestyle, with excellent central performances and beautiful direction. It's a haunting and poignant portrayal of both fatherhood and violence. Truly compelling, unexpected stuff. 7/10

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The Movie Diorama
2002/07/18

How do you make a depression era American gangster mob crime drama thriller (and breathe...) look visually arresting? You bring in Sam Mendes. No one else can bring haunting tones and visceral imagery quite like Mendes. An adaptation of a graphic novel, Michael Sullivan is a hitman for a powerful Irish mob family when an incident occurs that tests the limits of loyalty between them. This is stuffed to the brim with themes. Loyalty, fatherhood, family, revenge, ambition...Mendes really outdid himself here. The considerable amount of attention between Sullivan Sr and Sullivan Jr, establishing the powerful bond of a son looking up to their father. For inspiration. For guidance. For life. Every little intricacy illuminates the screen. From Sullivan Jr constantly querying Sullivan Sr's job, to him just consistently staring and imitating his body movement. Incredibly powerful and resonating. The balance of action and drama was a perfect equilibrium. Both utterly stylish. Tom Hanks yet again carries out another understated performance. However, what really astonished me was how he held his own against Paul Newman, who owned every single scene. To be working alongside such a legendary and prolific actor in what was one of his last roles, it must've intimidated Hanks...even by the tiniest of margins. The narrative is well structured and slowly transforms into a cat-and-mouse hunt. The dialogue was sharp, witty and quite a few subtle comedic moments that brings a smile. The biggest issue, is Sam Mendes. There is no doubt he is an outstanding director, it shows here. The problem is, that he has a tendency to over-direct. To clarify, his style far exceeds the substance of the plot and starts to detract from the film. Every single frame is over stylised. It works for certain scenes like the street shootout in the rain, but it starts to become tiresome when it's just characters interacting. Don't get me wrong, I'd rather a film be over-directed than not at all.

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localbum24-1
2002/07/19

I've never really understood the acclaim for this film and was reminded as to why this evening. There was huge hype when it came out, exclusively because it was Hanks at the peak of his fame matched with the legend of Paul Newman. But a great one-two punch means nothing when the story is bland and cliché. And for that matter, Tom Hanks couldn't be less believable as a gangster. Road to Perdition has simply always been overrated.

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