Based on the celebrated novel by Richard Yates, director Sam Mendes' Revolutionary Road is the story of a young couple (Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet) trying to find fulfillment in an age of conformity. Trapped in a world of encoded convention, they dream without faith, as lies and self-deceptions build to explosive consequences.
This was one of the more powerful movies I've ever seen. It was done in such a way that it was an intense as a great horror or action blockbuster movie even though it was essentially a stream of fights between a couple. Honestly, this movie played out more like an off-broadway play than a movie. The chemistry between these two actors was amazing and I can't remember the last time that my eyes were that glued to the screen of such a "plain" movie. I can see them both getting nominated for their awesome performances and this should be in a dead heat with The Dark Knight for Best Score. Normally I would never acknowledge something like that but the random light piano playing really kept your nerves on end with the tension.
I strongly recommend everyone check this movie out. It is not a feel good movie by any means but is an incredibly powerful character drama that shouldn't be missed.
