An astounding piece of cinema art

Rating: 10/10 (5 November 2010)

This is one of a very few reviews I wrote, despite the huge amount of movies passing through. Its just that this one has made a very strong impression, stirred me so deep I was surprised it is still possible. There is no "action", not even any dramatic events along, no special effects or mind-boggling ideas. It is just... it brings ups things that are so fundamentally TRUE, so much in the core of people and their relationships, and simultaneously so BASIC, that mesmerizes you completely. Many time I would jump of a seat and run describing the storyline to my wife (who is in no position to watch movies right now), which triggered quite an involved discussion. The actors were at their best performance I have seen to them so far, and there were many great roles by Kate Winslet and Leo DiCaprio, you will agree. I like Leo, but I couldn't believe he is capable of such act. I am not familiar with other director's works, so I can't compare, but the entire piece feels very different from the load of of the Hollywood movies, despite being in the same format. Michael Shannon was brilliant - hell, there is no single mediocre performance in this move, despite there is of course some marginal roles. Summarizing, I am amazed such movies are still possible, such storyline can be made and such act can be observed. If you are disappointed of the western cinema, or you think you've seen it all - Revolutionary Road is the movie which will return you hope.