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Road to Perdition (DTS Widescreen)
Released in DVD by Umvd/Dreamworks (19 August, 2003)
MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
Director: Sam Mendes
Starring: Tyler Hoechlin and Tom Hanks
In Road to Perdition, Tom Hanks plays a hit man who finds his heart. Michael Sullivan (Hanks) is the right-hand man of crime boss John Rooney (Paul Newman), but when Sullivan's son accidentally witnesses one of his hits, he must choose between his crime family and his real one. The movie has a slow pace, largely because director Sam Mendes (American Beauty) seems to be in love with the gorgeous period locations. Hanks gives a deceptively battened-down performance at first, only opening up toward the very end of the film, making his character's personal transformation all the more convincing. Newman turns in a masterful piece of work, revealing Rooney's advancing age but at the same time, his terrifying power. Jude Law is also a standout, playing a hit man-photographer with chilling creepiness. This movie requires a little patience, but the beautiful cinematography and moving ending make it well worth the wait. --Ali Davis
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A nice effort from Tom Hanks
I must admit that I was disappointed in this movie when I saw it in the theater. It was long and some parts were boring. It also had a voiceover which struck me as being lazy on Sam Mendes' part. The voiceover worked on a quirky level with American Beauty but in this film it is useless. I recently saw it again on tv and while it didn't improve with time, I did appreciate some parts of it.

The movie is flimsy and it betrays it's comic book beginnings. Some camera movements look like comic book framing. However the set design and music saved it alot. Some characters needed more characterization such as Jude Law's hit man, Newman's son and Hank's wife. They may have been plot points in the comic but on film these characters take on quite a different life and they needed more screen time. Jennifer Jason Leigh in particular was very shortchanged. We could have done less with Michael Jr., he was the weakest character and the young actor portraying him was not up to the challenge. It doesn't say much about a film when the main character is shuffled to the side by more minor characters. Unfortunately for us, this film was not about Tom Hank's hit man or Paul Newman's mob boss but about a rather colorless child.

Tom Hank's really stretched his range in this film and this is what I find admirable about it now. His character is a bad man in the beginning and in the end. His only redemption is that he spares his child from his own hit list. Hanks was particularly chilling in the scene after he discovers most of his family dead. The fact that he could walk away from the bodies of his family and tell his only surviving son that they don't have a home was really ruthless. Hanks again surprises during his last few scenes with Newman. However I didn't believe for an instant that Hanks would be afraid of Jude Law's character. Nor that would he be quite so capable of being openly affectionate with his son. However these are only minor faults in a very good performance.

All in all this is not a bad film. But it needs a lot of patience and attention from the viewer to appreciate it.

Dark, dreary, violent, disturbing movie--but good?
This was not a bad film at all, but it is very realistic. Jude Law does an unreal job in his role. My goodness he was creepy! Hanks does a good job as a morally tortured man on a quest for justice/revenge. The relationship between he and his son is strained. Paul Newman is fantastic--understated and elegant. The plot is interesting. You definitely get invested in the film and it's not dull at all. But it's unsettling. And the film was very dark and stark.

Very good movie
I liked this movie. However, I agree it was not one of Tom Hank's best performances. The score will blow you away! Thomas Newman's music is amazing! This guy is now the best score writer in movies. Paul Newman was excellent. Jude Law had a great part but I agree the story was a little slow. I thought that the technical movie making aspects of this were outstanding. Excellent scenes! This is going into my DVD collection.

Road to Perdition (Full Screen Edition)
Released in DVD by Universal Studios (25 February, 2003)
MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
Director: Sam Mendes
Starring: Tyler Hoechlin and Tom Hanks
In Road to Perdition, Tom Hanks plays a hit man who finds his heart. Michael Sullivan (Hanks) is the right-hand man of crime boss John Rooney (Paul Newman), but when Sullivan's son accidentally witnesses one of his hits, he must choose between his crime family and his real one. The movie has a slow pace, largely because director Sam Mendes (American Beauty) seems to be in love with the gorgeous period locations. Hanks gives a deceptively battened-down performance at first, only opening up toward the very end of the film, making his character's personal transformation all the more convincing. Newman turns in a masterful piece of work, revealing Rooney's advancing age but at the same time, his terrifying power. Jude Law is also a standout, playing a hit man-photographer with chilling creepiness. This movie requires a little patience, but the beautiful cinematography and moving ending make it well worth the wait. --Ali Davis
Average review score:

A nice effort from Tom Hanks
I must admit that I was disappointed in this movie when I saw it in the theater. It was long and some parts were boring. It also had a voiceover which struck me as being lazy on Sam Mendes' part. The voiceover worked on a quirky level with American Beauty but in this film it is useless. I recently saw it again on tv and while it didn't improve with time, I did appreciate some parts of it.

The movie is flimsy and it betrays it's comic book beginnings. Some camera movements look like comic book framing. However the set design and music saved it alot. Some characters needed more characterization such as Jude Law's hit man, Newman's son and Hank's wife. They may have been plot points in the comic but on film these characters take on quite a different life and they needed more screen time. Jennifer Jason Leigh in particular was very shortchanged. We could have done less with Michael Jr., he was the weakest character and the young actor portraying him was not up to the challenge. It doesn't say much about a film when the main character is shuffled to the side by more minor characters. Unfortunately for us, this film was not about Tom Hank's hit man or Paul Newman's mob boss but about a rather colorless child.

Tom Hank's really stretched his range in this film and this is what I find admirable about it now. His character is a bad man in the beginning and in the end. His only redemption is that he spares his child from his own hit list. Hanks was particularly chilling in the scene after he discovers most of his family dead. The fact that he could walk away from the bodies of his family and tell his only surviving son that they don't have a home was really ruthless. Hanks again surprises during his last few scenes with Newman. However I didn't believe for an instant that Hanks would be afraid of Jude Law's character. Nor that would he be quite so capable of being openly affectionate with his son. However these are only minor faults in a very good performance.

All in all this is not a bad film. But it needs a lot of patience and attention from the viewer to appreciate it.

Dark, dreary, violent, disturbing movie--but good?
This was not a bad film at all, but it is very realistic. Jude Law does an unreal job in his role. My goodness he was creepy! Hanks does a good job as a morally tortured man on a quest for justice/revenge. The relationship between he and his son is strained. Paul Newman is fantastic--understated and elegant. The plot is interesting. You definitely get invested in the film and it's not dull at all. But it's unsettling. And the film was very dark and stark.

Very good movie
I liked this movie. However, I agree it was not one of Tom Hank's best performances. The score will blow you away! Thomas Newman's music is amazing! This guy is now the best score writer in movies. Paul Newman was excellent. Jude Law had a great part but I agree the story was a little slow. I thought that the technical movie making aspects of this were outstanding. Excellent scenes! This is going into my DVD collection.

Road to Perdition (Widescreen Edition)
Released in DVD by Universal Studios (25 February, 2003)
MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
Director: Sam Mendes
Starring: Tyler Hoechlin and Tom Hanks
In Road to Perdition, Tom Hanks plays a hit man who finds his heart. Michael Sullivan (Hanks) is the right-hand man of crime boss John Rooney (Paul Newman), but when Sullivan's son accidentally witnesses one of his hits, he must choose between his crime family and his real one. The movie has a slow pace, largely because director Sam Mendes (American Beauty) seems to be in love with the gorgeous period locations. Hanks gives a deceptively battened-down performance at first, only opening up toward the very end of the film, making his character's personal transformation all the more convincing. Newman turns in a masterful piece of work, revealing Rooney's advancing age but at the same time, his terrifying power. Jude Law is also a standout, playing a hit man-photographer with chilling creepiness. This movie requires a little patience, but the beautiful cinematography and moving ending make it well worth the wait. --Ali Davis
Average review score:

A nice effort from Tom Hanks
I must admit that I was disappointed in this movie when I saw it in the theater. It was long and some parts were boring. It also had a voiceover which struck me as being lazy on Sam Mendes' part. The voiceover worked on a quirky level with American Beauty but in this film it is useless. I recently saw it again on tv and while it didn't improve with time, I did appreciate some parts of it.

The movie is flimsy and it betrays it's comic book beginnings. Some camera movements look like comic book framing. However the set design and music saved it alot. Some characters needed more characterization such as Jude Law's hit man, Newman's son and Hank's wife. They may have been plot points in the comic but on film these characters take on quite a different life and they needed more screen time. Jennifer Jason Leigh in particular was very shortchanged. We could have done less with Michael Jr., he was the weakest character and the young actor portraying him was not up to the challenge. It doesn't say much about a film when the main character is shuffled to the side by more minor characters. Unfortunately for us, this film was not about Tom Hank's hit man or Paul Newman's mob boss but about a rather colorless child.

Tom Hank's really stretched his range in this film and this is what I find admirable about it now. His character is a bad man in the beginning and in the end. His only redemption is that he spares his child from his own hit list. Hanks was particularly chilling in the scene after he discovers most of his family dead. The fact that he could walk away from the bodies of his family and tell his only surviving son that they don't have a home was really ruthless. Hanks again surprises during his last few scenes with Newman. However I didn't believe for an instant that Hanks would be afraid of Jude Law's character. Nor that would he be quite so capable of being openly affectionate with his son. However these are only minor faults in a very good performance.

All in all this is not a bad film. But it needs a lot of patience and attention from the viewer to appreciate it.

Dark, dreary, violent, disturbing movie--but good?
This was not a bad film at all, but it is very realistic. Jude Law does an unreal job in his role. My goodness he was creepy! Hanks does a good job as a morally tortured man on a quest for justice/revenge. The relationship between he and his son is strained. Paul Newman is fantastic--understated and elegant. The plot is interesting. You definitely get invested in the film and it's not dull at all. But it's unsettling. And the film was very dark and stark.

Very good movie
I liked this movie. However, I agree it was not one of Tom Hank's best performances. The score will blow you away! Thomas Newman's music is amazing! This guy is now the best score writer in movies. Paul Newman was excellent. Jude Law had a great part but I agree the story was a little slow. I thought that the technical movie making aspects of this were outstanding. Excellent scenes! This is going into my DVD collection.

Road to Perdition & Legend of Bagger Vance
Released in DVD by (16 December, 2003)
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