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Hanks plays Michael Sullivan, a family man but also a hit man in the employ of mob boss John Rooney (Newman). A surrogate father-figure to Sullivan, Rooney also has a wayward real son, Connor (Daniel Craig), whose duplicity leads to a deadly alienation between the Rooney family and Sullivan. Forced to go on the run with his own 12-year-old son, Michael junior (Tyler Hoechlin), Sullivan seeks both revenge and a way to prevent his boy from one day taking the same dark road as himself. Thus the Road to Perdition becomes both a literal and metaphorical journey for the protagonists.
It wouldn't matter that there's little tension or doubt about the outcome, except that Hanks' character is all too clearly a decent chap at heart, thus undermining from the outset any sense of a real "journey" towards redemption. It remains a delight to see all the principals acting at their peak and so capably directed, but ultimately Road to Perdition seems like a series of magnificently staged set-pieces that doesn't quite add up to the sum of its parts.
On the DVD: Road to Perdition is presented in an anamorphic version of its original theatrical 2.35:1 ratio with accompanying Dolby 5.1 or DTS sound options. Both picture and sound make the most of the impeccable photography and production design. Extras are a feature commentary from Mendes, a series of deleted scenes also with optional commentary, a standard HBO making of featurette, plus photos, text notes and a trailer for the CD soundtrack. --Mark Walker
Special Features
11 Deleted Scenes
HBO Special: The making of Road to Perdition
CD Soundtrack - International Version
Photo Gallery (50 stills)
Cast Biographies
Filmmakers Biographies
Production Notes
Original Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 (Wide-screen 16x9) Sound & Picture Quality: Dolby 5.1/DTS
Subtitles: English for the hearing impaired, Swedish, Danish, Icelandic, Finnish, Norwegian
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Whenever people ask me if Michael Sullivan was a good man...I just tell them he was my father",
This review is from: Road to Perdition [2002] [DVD] (DVD)
Great film with fantastic acting and cinematography. The storyline focuses on two very different father/son relationships and the consequences of them; therefore Road to Perdition is not really a 'gangster' movie. There isn't much talking in the film, but this is where the cinematography kicks in: relying instead on music and symbolism. However, the message at the end is hard hitting all the same.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Atmospheric,
By MR A SMEDLEY (DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Road to Perdition [2002] [DVD] (DVD)
Having recently just purchased this movie, I didn't quite know what to expect. I thought, gangster movie with Tom Hanks? How would that work? Answer... Fantastically. Each actor plays his or her role with a passion. Hanks is his usual self - brilliant, Newman adds a lot to the whole movie. You don't know whether Hanks' character is evil or protective and you never quite work out whats around the corner until the end. If you want an enjoyable movie with a fantastic soundtrack and great performances then go for this. If you still aren't convinced then purchase anyway. You won't be disappointed.
14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Intimate Dark Gangster Movie With A Predictable End,
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This review is from: Road to Perdition [2002] [DVD] (DVD)
Road To Perdition is a 1930's classic gangster movie.It doesn't have the violence and the epic feeling of other big gangster movies such as Godfather, Goodfellas or Casino. It has more of a feeling of intimacy and sorrow. It has a few shocks that many main stream films would not put in your 'feel good' action/thriller movie. The crux of the plot is a young boy's realisation that his respected but somewhat distant father is a highly placed mob gunman. Key moments of violence are portrayed less as gung-ho but in a more with world weary, down beat style. One act of revenge is particularly surprising in that its delivered coldly, briefly and virtually unseen. The downbeat feeling is the heart of the movie. Newman ( who is particularly good ) and Hanks are reflective, sad and sensitive. It is never stated, but you can't help feeling Hank's gangster character is a decent man led astray in the past. Newman also shows regret at his life as a crime boss and his inability to control the events that unfold. Most scenes take place at night, in shadow or in the pouring rain giving a nice dark texture to events. The ending is predictable and the final scenes had me gritting my teeth in frustration to stifle the need to shout 'behind you!!'. Overall this is a good movie that satisfies. If you like Tom Hanks, Gangster movies or serious thrillers I would recommend
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