bitter reality

Rating: 8/10 (14 September 2013)

Revolutionary road is yet another masterpiece from Sam Mendes. The film starts with suburban couple who just don't love what they are doing . April who had dreams of becoming an actress gave up as nothing was working out for her . Her husband Frank whose ambition was as he says " to feel things" lives a artificial life. He works not because he loves doing it but to support his family. The couple looked perfect for the outside world . But they were so unhappy within that they were in the verge of an emotional collapse. April soon realizes that this was not meant to be what they had to do with their lives.So she decides to go to Paris where she can take a secretarial job while Frank can figure out what he would want to do with his life. Frank at first was at first reluctant and then agreed . But then actual story begins when everything goes against them ,unseen circumstances April getting pregnant, Frank getting promotion.Frank was the first one to dig his own grave as he starts saying "this is just an option". But April was so determined that she even decides to drop the child. Its a bitter reality but its true. Here everything seemed perfect for the couple when they planned,they were determined and both had a same mindset.But then Frank gets so absorbed that he had to change his mind.There are many stereotypes for this "Lets be practical","pragmatic","Lets look at the options","face the reality","you know even i had the same dreams but then". In fact Michael Shannon the crazy guy slams on Frank's face when he heard of change of plans.Campbell couple thought it was a crazy idea but then they were even scared to accept the fact themselves.The movie title is also very intriguing with a flavor of sarcasm. This movie is not an entertaining,meaning its not for every audience as it is very cynical and depressing.