Best acting couple for years

Rating: 10/10 (4 February 2009)

During watching this movie I was thinking the performances of Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio are convincing and extremely good. In my opinion one of the best and most believable couple I've seen for years in cinema. Both knew each other well as if they played a hundred times together. Strange to know that it is only her second movie together. For me the acting is very important in a drama. It was good to see that in the supporting cast Michael Shannon has a remarkable performance as crazy neighbor and the always good Kathy Bates as his mother. Of course all the other actors are also showing solid performances.
This Drama from Director Sam Mendes shows the life of a young couple in the 50's of the last century. Sam Mendes directed also the famous "American Beauty" and again he let us see what happens behind the doors of the houses of American families. It's a satirical look which includes tragedy and love. Revolutionary Road is not a Comedy in the classical meaning so keep this in mind when you watching it else you could get an unpleasant kick.
What was keeping my attention? Firstly as mentioned the acting and then of course the realistic story about a couple in the 1950's. When I first saw Leonardo DiCaprio on screen I was thinking he is dressed in a Frank Sinatra Style. So please also watch at the settings and costumes. All were selected carefully. The cinematography is as usual beautiful in a Sam Mendes Movie.
If you like Drama and like to see good performances in a setting of the 1950's this Movie is definitely for you.