Revolutionary Road

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Revolutionary Road

R

2008

1h 59m

Drama

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Frank (Leonardo DiCaprio) and April Wheeler (Kate Winslet) always see themselves as far-removed from the conventionality of suburbia. Yet that is exactly what creeps up on them when they buy a house in Connecticut. He toils 10 hours a day in a job he hates, while she, as a 1950s homemaker, yearns for fulfillment and passion. Rebelling against the torpor of their lives, the couple plan an escape that may push them to their limits.

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Critics Consensus

Brilliantly acted and emotionally powerful, Revolutionary Road is a handsome adaptation of Richard Yates' celebrated novel.

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Wendy Ide

The Times (UK)

07/25/2022

The elegant savagery of the author Richard Yates’s dialogue, which reads with a gratifyingly poetic violence, doesn’t sit quite as easily in the mouths of actors. Still the performances are forceful...

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Tammy Oler

Bitch Media

12/18/2020

In making a better man out of Frank Wheeler, Mendes and Haythe have, unfortunately, thrown out one of the real achievement's of Yates's novel: his ruthless critique of 1950s masculinity.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

08/29/2018

This is a handsome, intelligent and careful adaptation which may be too bookish... Always fully engrossing, even if it is too coolly detached to ever be involving.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

03/03/2024

4/4

DiCaprio and Winslet have rarely been better.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

02/18/2023

3.5/4

A must-see for adults who don’t mind getting their hands dirty on messy emotions.

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Nicholas Oon

Maximum Hype (YouTube)

09/04/2021

6.5/10

This is the type of film some people might find a little bit boring, but others will absolutely love for the performances, the writing, and the deep dive into human psychology and the depths of people's desires.

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Harold C.

@ChambersContent Nov 4

Anchored by heartbreaking performances from Winslet and DiCaprio, this is a quietly brutal look at love, illusion, and disappointment. Beautifully acted and emotionally precise, it captures the quiet tragedy of ordinary lives collapsing under the weight of their own dreams.

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James B

@JamesBass Sep 13

Despite powerful acting and polished direction, Revolutionary Road cannot overcome its mundane and unfocused plot. It’s a technically impressive film, but ultimately, it feels like an elaborate frame around an empty canvas.

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Cincy M

Apr 30

Revolutionary Road is a powerful, haunting film. Set in the 1950s, it tells the story of Frank and April Wheeler (Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet), a couple who appear to have the perfect suburban life. Beneath the surface, though, is a yearning for something more meaningful. This film about longing and loss highlights the quiet despair that can grow between two people, even those who love each other deeply. The tragedy lies in broken dreams and unspoken fears amid the crushing weight of societal expectations. The Wheelers try to escape the conformity around them, and their story unravels into heartbreak. The movie is hauntingly slow-paced, with frequent, prolonged silences between characters. You have to be in the right mood to watch this movie. If you liked Requiem for a Dream, you'll likely love this one.

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Feb 20

Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, o filme não tem cenas muito relevantes, o que salvou o filme foi a atuação do Leonardo dicaprio e da kate winslet que riveram uma quimica boa, o resto do elenco quase não ajudou e o filme bacana no drama, mas poderia ter cenas melhores.

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soo b

Dec 30

Best acting duo toxic relationships ..

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Don M

10/03/2024

Excellent acting in this movie!when you watch a movie that leaves you wanting to watch it again ,not just for the great theme of the movie,but the incredible acting professionalism!

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Kathy Bates

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Synopsis

Frank (Leonardo DiCaprio) and April Wheeler (Kate Winslet) always see themselves as far-removed from the conventionality of suburbia. Yet that is exactly what creeps up on them when they buy a house in Connecticut. He toils 10 hours a day in a job he hates, while she, as a 1950s homemaker, yearns for fulfillment and passion. Rebelling against the torpor of their lives, the couple plan an escape that may push them to their limits.

Director: Sam Mendes
Producer: John Hart, Scott Rudin, Sam Mendes, Bobby Cohen
Screenwriter: Justin Haythe
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: BBC, Evamere Entertainment, Neal Street Productions
Rating: R (Some Sexual Content/Nudity|Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 26, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 25, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $22.9M
Runtime: 1h 59m

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