Revolution.

Rating: 8/10 (19 March 2016)

Revolutionary Road (2008): Dir: Sam Mendes / Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Michael Shannon, Kathy Bates, Michael Shannon: Another grand achievement by director Sam Mendes who recruits a number of key players from Titanic. Title hints at the false dream often followed that rarely prevails. Leonardo DiCaprio plays Frank whose job pays well yet leaves him unfulfilled. Kate Winslet plays April, a failed actress who desires a move to Paris yet her latest pregnancy and his promotion damper those plans. Well written yet conclusion is not overly satisfying. Directed by Mendes with many disturbing elements that render discussion. His previous films include such provocative pleasures as American Beauty and Road to Perdition. Much better solid acting by DiCaprio and Winslet on their second film, but like their characters in Titanic, they both end up in different places, only here it is a case of mental stability. Strong supporting work by Michael Shannon as the troubled son of the realtor who is blunt and unforgiving. Kathy Bates plays the cheerful realtor who attempts to welcome them despite her son's behavior. In many ways her disposition opens and closes the film. Michael Shannon steals his scenes as the high strung son of neighbors, and his behavior dictates a low level of comfort. Set in 1950's suburbia where the seemingly perfect lifestyle is a lonely road. Score: 8 / 10