Road to Perdition

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Mitch C Exquisite in every way. From the somber musical score, to the performances from Hanks and Newman (I believe his final film), to the portrayal of depression era Midwest mobsters, but most importantly the father/son relationship and the constant struggle to salvage the good from a din of evil. Wonderful film. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/31/24 Full Review Bahad j In my opinion, I felt that the movie was very good, behind all this, the filmmaker was able to come up with the right festive details to congratulate the members of the behind-the-scenes team. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/12/24 Full Review Audience Member Daring! New Movie! The most interesting thing is the celetic culture idea and the English mafia. Also would like to add Tom Hanks is a famous acter. Crime/Thriller crime, drama, thriller, so it was a crime crime. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/04/24 Full Review Wayne K Tom Hanks once called Road To Perdition his most overlooked film, and you can see why this would be the case. Hanks is like America’s Grandad, among the most beloved performers who’s ever lived, a guy that many would innately trust, despite having never met him. In RTP, he plays a mob enforcer, a man of few words and little warmth. His job is to get things done, with force if necessary, and Hanks proves himself more than capable of playing a character like this, one that’s the polar opposite of his usual roles. He doesn’t show much outwardly expression, but that makes it all the more significant when he does. A twitch of the mouth or a raising of the eyebrows has a lot more impact when the person doesn’t routinely do it. His relationship with his son forms the film’s emotional backbone, and seeing their relationship grow closer without resorting to mawkishness or undue sentimentality really hits you when you discover how little they bonded beforehand. Rather than filling the movie with big, blowout action sequences and shootouts that leave roomfuls of anonymous dead mobsters, the violent scenes are rare and evenly scattered, and each one is relevant to the advancement of the plot, rather than just being thrown in as a flashy distraction. I like Jude Law’s ruthless contract killer, where everything from his appearance to his mannerisms to his day job are unsettling, and its always great to see a baddie that has more to offer than drawn-out, grandiose speeches. The cinematography is gorgeous, the plot doesn’t try to confuse you and by keeping the focus tight and consistent, the emotional payoffs are all the more rewarding. Take Hank’s advice, and see it when you get the chance. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/03/24 Full Review Alec C The sins of the father are best reflected onto the son, especially in this crime thriller! As a man enforcer's son learns about his fathers vocation, they both suffer a tragedy and begin a trek of revenge across the state to avoid assassination. Tragic and poignant, this film follows the familial ties that are both binding and constrictive! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/24 Full Review Franky L Hadn't watched this movie since it came out, and was not on my list of must watch films. Honestly did not remember the plot, acting or ending. But this movie drew me in quickly, and I stayed glued until the end. Hanks, Law, and Newman are superb and at the top of their craft. A great Irish mob film set in Capone Chicago. Excellent movie! Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/22/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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