Road to Perdition (2002)
Tyler Hoechlin, Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Daniel Craig, Jude Law ... (see more) , Jennifer Jason Leigh
In Road to Perdition, Tom Hanks plays a hit man who finds his heart. Michael Sullivan (Hanks) is the right-hand man of crime boss John Rooney (Paul Newman), but when Sullivan's son accidentally witnesses one of his hits, he must choose between his crime family and his real one. The movie has a slow ... (read more) In Road to Perdition, Tom Hanks plays a hit man who finds his heart. Michael Sullivan (Hanks) is the right-hand man of crime boss John Rooney (Paul Newman), but when Sullivan's son accidentally witnesses one of his hits, he must choose between his crime family and his real one. The movie has a slow pace, largely because director Sam Mendes (American Beauty) seems to be in love with the gorgeous period locations. Hanks gives a deceptively battened-down performance at first, only opening up toward the very end of the film, making his character's personal transformation all the more convincing. Newman turns in a masterful piece of work, revealing Rooney's advancing age but at the same time, his terrifying power. Jude Law is also a standout, playing a hit man-photographer with chilling creepiness. This movie requires a little patience, but the beautiful cinematography and moving ending make it well worth the wait. --Ali Davis
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R, 1 hr. 59 min.
Directed by:
Sam Mendes
Release Date: Jul 12, 2002
DVD Release Date: Feb 25, 2003
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Another great Tom Hanks performance. Solid story, believable, and satisfying. The ending was somewhat sad and abrupt, though.
Tom Hanks, Daniel Craig & Jude Law make an unforgettable Gangster flick that is really simply a story of fathers and son's.
I liked this film mostly becouse of the fact, that I love '30s and crime stories. it's hard to deny that the story was very sad and I had a little breakdown after watching it. but I'm sill curious about character played by jude law.
This movie was released in the summer time, BIG MISTAKE, this is not a summer movie. Other then that, its an awesome movie, i really like it.
Some of the most beautiful cinematography I've ever witnessed, courtesy of the late great Conrad Hall. Sam Mendes' second picture looks like Rockwell and Hopper in motion.
hanks excellent asssain who is getting hunted because of one of his choices
Anything scored by Thomas Newman gets an extra star in my book.
Crap. Now I've got to re-rate A Shark's tale.
The film portrays how the relationship between a father and a son grows within a period of just 6 weeks. Each shot of the movie is as if like its a painting.
I dunno...even though Tom Hanks was there, the movie was still very boring and I just could not wait for it to end. Over hyped!
Incredible performances, outstanding cinematography and fine piece of direction. Loved it.
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It's a film at times so visually beautiful, thanks to master cinematographer Conrad L. Hall, that it takes your breath away.full review
Directed by Sam Mendes, this movie might not be as flashy as his Oscar-winning American Beauty, but it's a smarter film, more mature and emotionally honest.full review
Like all films that count for something, this stunner gets under your skin.full review
After I saw Road to Perdition, I knew I admired it, but I didn't know if I liked it. I am still not sure. It is cold and holds us outside.full review
For its textured visual detail, casting and snaking narrative, The Road to Perdition is a trip worth taking, though the recommendation comes with reservations.full review
Neither a good Paul Newman nor a bad Tom Hanks can save this dreary art-house flick from the airless grip of American Beauty director Sam Mendes.full review
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