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He shouldn't have been there. But in the moment that Michael
Sullivan's son witnessed a brutal slaying, the lives of this
12 year old and his gangster father are shattered irrevocably.
Now, targeted by the mob he's devoted his life to, Sullivan
and his son find themselves with nowhere to turn and a sadistic
killer in pursuit. It's here, in a fierce and primal struggle
to stay alive and protect his boy, that this lifelong gangster
will discover honour and redemption...
Road to Perdition brings together some of the greatest
talent working in the movie industry today. Already hotly
tipped to be the film to watch at the 2003 Academy Awards
(being held 24 March 2003) this is certainly one of the finest
movies I have seen for some time.
Based
on the original graphic novel by Max Allan Collins, Road
to Perdition is riveting, powerful and visually stunning
- easily ranking among the classic gangster movies of all
time. Tom
Hanks' performance is enhanced by a fantastic supporting cast
that includes Paul Newman, Jude Law and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
All the main actors seem to be cast against type, which was
a bold move and pays off incredibly well.
The
movie has been nominated for six Academy Awards, one of which
is for Thomas Newman's soundtrack. This just goes to show
exactly how poorly the judges understand and appreciate musical
prowess. The soundtrack would have been a lot more credible
if it didn't sound like it was swept up off the cutting room
floor from Newman's earlier, and more impressive, work on
The Shawshank Redemption.
Extras
on the DVD include commentary by director, Sam Mendes; 11
deleted scenes; a 'making of' documentary; a pointless advert
for the soundtrack; and biographies of cast and crew. The
deleted scenes are interesting and Mendes' commentary is worth
listening to, but the rest of the extras are a little on the
dull side.
Destined
to become a 'must own' DVD in the same way that The Shawshank
Redemption, The Green Mile and Saving Private Ryan
have become. This is a must buy, especially when you consider
the £17.99 price tag.
Nick
Smithson
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