Revolutionary Road
DreamWorks Distribution | Release Date: December 26, 2008
7.3
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Generally favorable reviews based on 272 Ratings
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CynthiaCJan 12, 2009
While I haven't read the book (which is supposedly a lot better) on which the movie is based, in contrast with the problems in the world you can't help thinking there is something contrived about April and Frank's desperation While I haven't read the book (which is supposedly a lot better) on which the movie is based, in contrast with the problems in the world you can't help thinking there is something contrived about April and Frank's desperation for a better life. Few people are doing what they dream about, but most stuff their disappointment, count their blessings and muddle on. In this case the couple have no financial or medical problems, two healthy children, and are barely thirty years old. Realizing (as in the case of the Kate Winslet character) that you will never be a great actress, and in the case of Frank a great something else (he admits he has no clue as to what that would have been), being a rite of passage makes it hard to sympathize with the premise that if they just moved to another country (with April working as a secretary and Leo becoming a stay at home Dad), their dreams would fall into place. I would have found the premise even more irritating had the movie not been so relentlessly depressing, from the first scene - to especially - the last. Cyanide pills all around - sheesh!… Expand
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TonyTJan 24, 2009
I find myself in the unique position of having watched a movie that was beautifully acted, deirected, and shot, and absolutely hating it. Why did anyone feel that this grim, proudly sad movie that trumpeted the hopelessness of the 50s I find myself in the unique position of having watched a movie that was beautifully acted, deirected, and shot, and absolutely hating it. Why did anyone feel that this grim, proudly sad movie that trumpeted the hopelessness of the 50s housewife needed to be made? I would rather go see drivel like Inkheart. At least then I wouldn't leave the theater feeling just as empty as these people did.… Expand
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JackP.Jan 30, 2009
Words cannot begin to describe how much I despised every cringe-indusing, eerie-feeling second of this film. Not even the wonderful Kate Winslet is wonderful, in fact she's pretty bad, just like the rest of the cast. Also, how did Words cannot begin to describe how much I despised every cringe-indusing, eerie-feeling second of this film. Not even the wonderful Kate Winslet is wonderful, in fact she's pretty bad, just like the rest of the cast. Also, how did Michael Shannon get a nomination? He didn't even belong in the film, and he was painful to watch.… Expand
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DanB.Jan 6, 2009
You basicaly watch two people in a fake relationship argue for an hour and a half.
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killdarrenJul 16, 2009
Never have I seen a more selfish, ungrateful and disgusting set of people. What is so wrong with their life? I can't believe their behavior. This movie is all fake and wrong. It's all too painfully pretentious and self-aware. For Never have I seen a more selfish, ungrateful and disgusting set of people. What is so wrong with their life? I can't believe their behavior. This movie is all fake and wrong. It's all too painfully pretentious and self-aware. For god's sake it's called being thankful for what you have and if you aren't it's called a DIVORCE!!! Get over yourselves.… Expand
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BrettKJul 21, 2009
This movie was extremely boring. I kept waiting for something to happen but nothing did. Don't waste your time.
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luisDec 27, 2008
Revolutionary road is the worst film of the year.Di Caprio makes the worst performance of the year.
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winmarkJan 2, 2012
Without question the worst movie I have seen in years, almost without redeeming features. An unbelievable plot, a hyper-exaggeration of suburban angst, with characterisations lacking in warmth and softness, the perfunctory callous sexualWithout question the worst movie I have seen in years, almost without redeeming features. An unbelievable plot, a hyper-exaggeration of suburban angst, with characterisations lacking in warmth and softness, the perfunctory callous sexual scenes unsizzlingly pornographic - as if all these things were clever or artistic to set out thus. I often like Kate Winslett's performances, in fact as she's a distant cousin I am predisposed to approve, but even that can't elevate this movie to adequacy. If you are contemplating suicide, breakup or mental breakdown, by all means go for it, it will nicely help you on your way; otherwise, do yourself a favour and stay away.
How this ever got nominated for awards is amazing to me, a testament perhaps to the "Emperor's New Clothes" effect.… Expand
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IanB.Jan 10, 2009
Despite having at its source a critically acclaimed book and the casting of several usually good actors in key roles, this dreary venture had me wishing that for once they had tossed Rob Schneider (under less urgent circumstances, by no Despite having at its source a critically acclaimed book and the casting of several usually good actors in key roles, this dreary venture had me wishing that for once they had tossed Rob Schneider (under less urgent circumstances, by no means my favourite comic) into the mix for some relief. As it is, thank Kathy Bates for providing the only light refreshment as the one character who appears at home in her role. The delivery is stilted and stagey and the supposedly 1950's dialogue, set and props are rife with anachronisms, at times humorously so but more often just jarring (even a bad episide of 'Mad Men" is more authentic). If you're intrigued by the possibilities of the wife's take on a well-worn Death of a Salesman theme, read the book; you won't want to after seeing the movie.… Expand
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ClaudioF.Jan 3, 2009
A good film If you want to take a nap. or sleep profoundly! My God! I can't belive I spent THREE hours of my day watching it!
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TerryC.Jan 25, 2009
Very depressing from start to finish and was disturbing in the end.
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LukeTheDukeJan 18, 2009
Drek! Winslett and DiCaprio are not believably cast and their characters have nothing to offer us. People just don't speak to one another,. It is about the fifties, but simply not on this planet. What a wordy turdy movie; in this Drek! Winslett and DiCaprio are not believably cast and their characters have nothing to offer us. People just don't speak to one another,. It is about the fifties, but simply not on this planet. What a wordy turdy movie; in this recession, save your money. How did this garbage even get made??… Expand
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PhoenixDownJun 11, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If I wanted to watch two intensely unlikeable people arguing for 120 minutes then I would go visit my parents. This film was just painful to watch and toward the end I was just hoping one the main characters would commit suicide so that I could get to the end credits. From the very beginning the miserable protagonists were engaged in realistic and visceral arguments, but I felt no attachment toward them whatsoever. The clear mental instability of Kate Winslet's character also precluded any sympathy toward her and just infuriated me. Michael Shannon's supporting role was definitely a highlight, but certainly not enough to redeem this pointless, miserable film. Honestly, you would be better off digging your eye out with a spoon. 3/10… Expand
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moviestreamer60Jun 20, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the most **** **** ... worst film ever.. I expected much more from them but felt disappointed.. Very cringe romance like bollywood films.. Worst casting, worst screenplay.. I rated 3 for leonardo diCaprio and kate ma'am's acting level … Expand
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