“Look at us. We’re just like everyone else. We’ve bought into the same, ridiculous delusion.”
– April Wheeler
SYNOPSIS: Frank and April Wheeler 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. – via Google
I really enjoyed Revolutionary Road. I suppose true love is not quite as the couple would have imagined after surviving the Titanic and all that. Alright, I am kidding. It started off very sweet, and the couple that was adorable married and had their perfect little life, but soon the cracks and splinters in their relationship were visible. Do not be mistaken, this is not your average romantic film, overly predictable and soppy as sin (I really cannot stand those to begin with), but this one was different. It approached the whole thing in another light. It was sweet to see the Wheelers try so hard to get things together and get them right to live their lives to the fullest, but the longer you watch, the more cracked April seems. Yep, I mean it. The longer I watched, the more I was like damn, this woman is losing the plot and hiding all her decisions and justifications behind her husband, and then when realism sets in, he is the awful one. As a couple they also have to fill out the role of parents and look after their children, and the whole affair becomes a painful and tangled mess. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie, it was a good drama and well-constructed, with a deeper looked into marriage, expectations, and then the reality of everything. DiCaprio absolutely shone in this movie (as if I would think anything else – but seriously, he was just excellent), and between him and Michael Shannon they really carried the film for me. Kate Winslet and Kathy Bates were also worth checking out, as always. Winslet was particularly well cast to play April, and her and DiCaprio manage to work very well alongside on another. Michael Shannon was a massive draw, and he played his role incredibly well here. He was brutally honest and didn’t really have a social buffer, but he was the one that told things like he saw them, and they were invariably correct. He had a strong character, and is definitely worth looking into. I know that not everyone is going to love this film, but I thought it to be solid, well put together and littered with great performances.
Bestie!
Sounds good. Leo forever!
Kidney
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Kidney,
You would probably like this one… but… uhm… I don’t know… maybe you might want to kick your screen in 😛
Bkushi
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great review. i actually been meaning to see this again and now u’ve raised it higher on my list.
Tnx Zoe!
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I’ve
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Anytime Rob! I do hope that you enjoy it!
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Ditto
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I am pretty sure that I have seen this and that it really depressed me but I can’t remember much else.
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I am pretty sure you did then, it was a rather depressing flick!
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I thought this film is very very good but so depressing that I’m not sure I want to see it ever again.
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Totally understandable!
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The Road was the one that depressed me ha. This doesn’t sound too upbeat mind.
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It really, really isn’t upbeat at all
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Dear JB,
I don’t EVER want to see this – too sad for It.
Love,
SC
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Kind Chop,
It is an awfully sad one.
Love,
JJB
PS: We have no power here at work… haven’t all day… so you can reach me on Hangouts when I am home, if you need me! 😦
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Dearest JB,
I hate sad movies and I hate your power company!! X _ X
Talk to me later when you’re free – It needs to ask It something…
Love,
ISSC
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Kind Chop,
For once I can’t even blame ESKOM. This is purely on some stupid ass construction lot!
🙂 It has seen and It has provided!
Love,
JJB
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Nice review, Zoe. 🙂 It was nice seeing these two together again but, damn – this thing was pretty heavy!
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Thank you kindly! I agree, it was a really heavy watch!
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Oh, Zoe! Your review is up in a few hours. 🙂 I’m crap at reminding people!
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Hehehe no sweat, I remembered 😛
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It’s a sad movie. But man, these performances. Truly are something else. Good review Zoe.
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It all worked really well together, agreed Dan!
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that film did nothing for me I was bored the entire way through.
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Sorry to hear that!
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This one sounds good, but…also sounds too depressing for me. Lol. Think I’m fine not seeing it. I’m glad you were able to enjoy it though! Actually, I’m a bit surprised you hadn’t seen it! I know how you feel about Leo… 😉
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It was so depressing but very good. Teehee, I saw it quite a while ago, even own the DVD, just never got around to posting the review! Ah… dear, sweet Leo ❤
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