Road to Perdition

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If for nothing else, Road to Perdition is great for giving us one of the few (if not only) times Tom Hanks hasn't played a "good guy" on screen. This is essentially a road trip movie with a dark crime twist. I love the ideas and themes the films pose about sons & fathers and if legacy is something that will be carried from one party to the next unavoidably. Also, Hanks/Hoechlin do a great job of building out that relationship, even in the worst of circumstances. All complemented nicely by Thomas Newman's wonderful score. 8.5/10

Hanks was great, Thomas Newman score was beautiful, the story was interesting, but the movie never really improve, it's like a drum who played the same beat over and over again, causing me personally bored, once it improve, only couple of time works but the rest is not, overall Road To Perdition was surprisingly not a really good movie.

This is my first review so I will be extremely brief. If you are a fan of 'mobster' movies and enjoy some film-noire, then this is definitely the one for you. It almost feels like Scorsese film except a little bit more of a slow burn. The acting is brilliant and we get to see a lot of talent portray different characters such as Hanks and Law. The environment and cinematography captures the time and the music does wonders as so did The Departed. Don't shy away from it because it seems like an emotional drama. It's very violent but has a lot of emotional scenes. I would have given it a 10/10 but because the character development could have been fleshed out more for the antagonists, as well as the ending feels a bit known by how it's shot, it's fine. Jude Law though -- woof. Never seen that coming. It's free on Netflix right now but definitely worth the buy. No alcohol required.

it is a watchmaker fine work. each piece in its perfect place. each word as the right ingredient. splendid acting and inspired atmosphere. Paul Newman remember the old golden period and Jude Law in a memorable character. a film about error and its price. cold, special, impressive for each detail who impose an unique manner to say the story. a film who must see not for cast, not for story but for the ash emotions ball after its end. a film about a human circle as drawing of each member sense. gangsters affairs and something more the flavor of a fight who seems be more than duty / revenge expression, fear or resistance mark but who reminds old well known truths.

Y'know, for a movie that's as dark as "Road to Perdition", it sure does look damn good (especially Hanks in a coat and Fedora). The sets, wardrobe and period details really immerse you in the mob atmosphere. And the camera work is stunning. But it's a father-son story at heart and that's exactly what makes it resonate. That's when the movie starts to loosen up and the relationship really starts to develop. For me, it's when the movie really comes alive. Watching this after so many years (and knowing where the shocking moments were) I still flinched. Very easy to get caught up in this movie - it's just that engrossing. None of the impact or lustre has worn off. This is a cold but beautiful movie. 8/10

I like how Tom hanks played a bad guy for a change and shot people

This film really catches the viewer, and takes it on a trip back in time, into an atmosphere that is quite chilling and very interesting. Tom Hanks is really cast in a new light with his role as a father who does unorthodox work, and with a personality which at first seems quite cold and distant. He plays so great - I have to say that this film have given me a whole new view of him as an actor. His son is also played very well, and the whole cast is great. I love everything about this film. It is definitely worth watching - for the atmosphere, tension, father-son- relationship, great dramatic scenes, brilliant actors and most importantly: Every single character has a depth that is unique in a film this short (two hours) - you really get each and every character. So high on detail that it is a great experience to watch.

seduction seems be the basic purpose. not to impress, not to redefine a classic genre, not to give a psychological story. only transform the viewer in part of story. part of a run and definition of loyalty. and the cast is perfect for this desire. Paul Newman is the first example but his presence is more a good seal for the spirit of a story with gangsters , in which the values are the lead characters. because it is a film about duty and survive. at the first sigh, like many others. at the second, original, refreshing and inspired work with details.

This is an excellent film!Tom Hanks and Paul Newman performed great!I was really surprised when Newman was beating on his son!That was a great scene and the shooting scenes were staged good.I was very surprised about the end.Rent this film today as it is one of Tom Hanks' best!