A Movie About How Reality Affects One's Dreams And Desire For Change

Rating: 10/10 (7 October 2011)

Revolutionary Road is a very realistic movie about a couple whose reality has affected their dreams and desire for change.It is an interesting movie because it provides a glimpse of what many people are experiencing these days in tough and hard economic times.
Frank and April Wheeler,played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet,are in their seventh year of their marriage.Sad to say,their life is filled with unhappiness and it is far from perfect.They live in the Connecticut suburbs with two young children. April has forgone her dream of becoming an actress, and Frank hates his job. Then one day, she suggests that they move to Paris as a means to rejuvenate their personal lives and their marriage.She plans to be the breadwinner by becoming a secretary of a major international organization,while he would have free time to find himself.In the end,their plans went for naught as April had an abortion and Frank admitted that he was having an affair which ultimately was detrimental to both themselves and their marriage.
Many people could relate to the couple's predicament due to the recession that the country is currently experiencing.The theme of the movie can be realistic as it can get.And the movie portrayed that very well.The acting was excellent as the two Titanic stars,Di Caprio and Winslet,were definitely honest in their portrayals as the Wheelers.Sam Mendes' direction was superb and excellent.Overall,this film is highly recommended and would definitely a great film for people these days.