Revolutionary Road
With the Oscars coming up, I'm trying once again to see a few movies in the running. However that turns out, the movie I wanted to see most right now was Revolutionary Road. I had read about it a couple months ago, and it seemed intriguing, not to mention Kate Winslet leads, which will always catch my interest.
It did not disappoint. It was well-directed and well-acted, but more than that, it was one of the most meaningful movies I'd seen in a long time. It has a storyline that I think resonates with a small part of most of us. You can be happily married and love your job, but doesn't each of us have a tiny itch within our minds that asks if we could be a little more? Live a little fuller?
I liked that Kate and Leo didn't hold back the emotion. Too many movies hold back the reality and end up flat. I had read that Kate almost separated herself from her husband (Director Sam Mendes) while filming so that they could have a wholly professional relationship. Thanks for that, Kate.
Also very notable was the crazy son, played by Michael Shannon, who is also the only actor in this film to be nominated for an Academy Award. It was brilliant how they interjected him into the film to reveal certain truths about the characters. Like truth serum injected into a subconscious facade.
I'm not sure this film is for everyone. Might be boring for some. And maybe my interest in The Feminine Mystique makes it more interesting to me. Don't see it on a date, but I'd recommend it as a thought pill that you swallow from a distance.
It did not disappoint. It was well-directed and well-acted, but more than that, it was one of the most meaningful movies I'd seen in a long time. It has a storyline that I think resonates with a small part of most of us. You can be happily married and love your job, but doesn't each of us have a tiny itch within our minds that asks if we could be a little more? Live a little fuller?
I liked that Kate and Leo didn't hold back the emotion. Too many movies hold back the reality and end up flat. I had read that Kate almost separated herself from her husband (Director Sam Mendes) while filming so that they could have a wholly professional relationship. Thanks for that, Kate.
Also very notable was the crazy son, played by Michael Shannon, who is also the only actor in this film to be nominated for an Academy Award. It was brilliant how they interjected him into the film to reveal certain truths about the characters. Like truth serum injected into a subconscious facade.
I'm not sure this film is for everyone. Might be boring for some. And maybe my interest in The Feminine Mystique makes it more interesting to me. Don't see it on a date, but I'd recommend it as a thought pill that you swallow from a distance.
posted by Anne at 2:31 PM
4 Comments:
I was happy to see you review this, I'm looking forward to seeing it!
I hadn't heard about this film...it looks interesting, though! I'm looking forward to checking it out.
YAY! Thanks for the review~ It sounds amazing and I cannot wait to see it for myself. I ran into Vic today and she mentioned in this case, she thinks the film version is better than the book. I can totally see how that could be true. The book (like you said about the film) is not for everyone... Thanks for the post!
I saw "Revolutionary Road" tonight. I, too, thought it was interesting and that the performances were good.
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