Road to Perdition

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Matthew L. Extremely good and enjoyable movie. Based on real history! Road to Perdition hit me harder than I expected. This movie isn’t just a crime drama to me — it’s personal. The story of John, the main character, directly reflects my own family’s history, as the real John was actually wanted by the pinkertons for $2000 in real life. Watching this play out on screen felt like seeing a piece of my family’s past brought to life. Tom Hanks absolutely nailed his role — he captures the quiet intensity, moral conflict, and deep love of a father trying to protect his son amidst chaos. Every scene feels emotionally charged, and the film’s atmosphere pulls you straight into that haunting time period. While it’s dark and tragic, there’s beauty in how it explores loyalty, redemption, and family. It’s one of those films that stays with you long after it ends. A near-perfect movie that feels real in more ways than one. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/28/25 Full Review Harold C. Handsomely crafted and anchored by Tom Hanks’s restrained performance, this gangster tale might tread familiar ground, but Conrad Hall’s cinematography and Thomas Newman’s elegiac score elevate it into something quietly moving. Jude Law’s unsettling turn adds a unique edge, and while some character motivations feel murky, the film’s melancholy tone and father-son focus make it resonate well beyond its genre trappings. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/11/25 Full Review Craig H A really classy, brilliantly made period piece about the relationship between father and sons. I found it emotional and the ending was pretty sad too. Hanks and Newmans subtle but powerful performances where amazing. I've never seen a bad Sam Mendes film the guy just knows how to deliver whatever type of film he makes. Watching this just made me want to watch Boardwalk Empire again the 1930s seemed such a beautiful period Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/08/25 Full Review Michael W I found it very slow and tedious. No way can it be compared to The Godfather or Goodfellows. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 09/02/25 Full Review grain j Although I think the ending is a little bit underwhelming, this movie has a unique plot with great performances and a great cast Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/16/25 Full Review Hughe J The Road to Perdition was released in theatres in 2002 and is a criminally underrated movie with some excellent performances by it's star studded cast. It stars Tom Hanks as Michael Sullivan, Paul Newman as John Rooney, Jude Law as Maguire, Stanley Tucci as Frank Nitti, Daniel Craig as Connor Rooney and many more. The film is set during the great depression in the United States where Sullivan is John Rooney's enforcer. Sullivan's son witnesses a murder and Rooney order's the family's death but Sullivan escapes with his oldest son to take revenge. That's a very simplistic summary that doesn't do the movie justice. Hanks is just excellent here dealing with his son after the loss of his family. Newman also shines in his role and was nominated for best supporting actor. The score by Thomas Newman was phenomenal and one of the best I've heard in any movie complimenting every scene. Then there's the fact that this is a period piece movie that feels like the 30's. I loved everything about this film including the ending and it's such an easy movie to recommend. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/10/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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