Great movie.

Rating: 10/10 (23 October 2009)

Leonardo Di Caprio and Kate Winslet star as a suburban couple who go through some hard stuff in Revolutionary road. One of last years best films. I liked it more than The Reader. But clearly, the academy didn't really agree.
Di Caprio and Winslet unite as the Wheeler couple. They are an upset couple living in suburbia in the 50's. Soon they decide to take a trip to Paris, but not to visit, to live there. The couple is so miserable that they both end up having affairs.
I am kind of sorry that I spoiled that part. But really it's not that big of a spoiler to be perfectly honest. Director Sam Mendes(American beauty and Away we go) returns with a fantastic film. This is a believable couple. I believe that a couple like them actually existed back then. The movie has many fantastic performances, but the best performance goes to Michael Shannon. He plays a mentally challenged man who insults Leo in one scene and is so good doing it.
Revolutionary road is dramatic and at times sad. You know I expected Leonardo Di Caprio to reunite with Kate Winslet sometime. But I didn't exactly expect this fantastic movie. Revolutionary road deserved more than 3 Oscar nominations because it is just great.
Revolutionary road:****/****