Idealistic relationship isn't so special.

Rating: 7/10 (9 June 2009)

Malaise, disappointment and dreams destroyed in 1950s suburban Connecticut. Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet and Kathy Bates are together again for the first time since sharing a ride on the classic TITANIC. This time a tense tale of a young couple whose rosy and perfect relationship steadily deteriorates after a cancerous bitterness invades their new upper middle class home on the hill on Revolutionary Road. Frank(DiCaprio)and April(Winslet)always saw themselves as special. Everyone that knew them treated them special. Their high ideals start crumbling with jealousy, meaningless bickering and infidelity. Depression and lack of passion contribute to faded hopes and their abandoned young dreams. It seems that the only one that makes sense anymore is their friend and real estate lady's(Bates)son (Michael Shannon), and he is a certified mental patient. Not being able to find the love that once was pales to life-changing tragedy. Be aware of the possibility of a tear or two and the unraveling of your last nerve. This is not the happiest movie of the year.