As in that earlier sam mendess film, the soundtrack is provided by thomas newman. I would say, idk how sam and kate did it, but they divorced. With leonardo dicaprio, kate winslet, christopher fitzgerald, jonathan roumie. Leonardo dicaprio and kate winslet explore their complex characters. Expository scenes come one after another, relieved by equally expository flashbacks. The lead actress, april wheeler, begins with a strong performance but eventually becomes embarrassed and stilted once its clear that the show is a flop. Since no one has a scene of this part of the movie, here you go. It was written by justin haythe and based on the 1961 novel of the same name by richard yates.
This is the first theatrical trailer for revolutionary road, directed by sam mendes and starring leonardo dicaprio and kate winslet. Revolutionary road 2008 full movie video dailymotion. In revolutionary road, kate winslet and leonardo dicaprio reunite for the first time since their careers exploded with titanicand its almost as if theyre playing the same characters, only married and faced with the hollowness of a 1950s suburban existence. Revolutionary road 58 movie clip ive been with a girl a few times 2008 hd duration. I think this scene shows how amazing acters leo and kate are.
Watch revolutionary road online stream full movie directv. The rights of the book to be made in a movie was bought in 1967. Revolutionary road was a critically acclaimed novel when it was released back in 1961, and its themes of suburban unhappiness and conflict was a major contrast compared to the typically cheery vision portrayed in pop culture at the time. Titanic shipmates kathy bates, leonardo dicaprio, and kate winslet step onboard for director sam mendes tale of suburban malaise in 1950sera connecticut. Revolutionary road 2008 trailers and clips moviefone. Frank and april wheeler dicaprio and winslet always thought of themselves as. Revolutionary road 38 movie clip the nice young wheelers are taking off 2008 hd duration. One of the interesting facts of leonardo dicaprios movie, revolutionary road is that the rights to make the film from a book into a movie were bought in 1967 and that the film was mostly shot in a sequence. The movies biggest flaw is that the story itself is depressing, with characters that are ultimately not very sympathetic. It takes place in the 1950s, the decade not only of elvis but of the man in the gray flannel suit. Revolutionary road 2008 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Revolutionary road 2008 frank leonardo dicaprio and april wheeler kate winslet always see themselves as farremoved from the conventionality of suburbia. Scene from revolutionary road 2008 from the director sam mendes, with. Acclaimed by critics, revolutionary road is hailed as.
See a scene from revolutionary road, a new film based on a novel by richard yates. Rebelling against the torpor of their lives, the couple plan an. It feels like it ought to be a better movie but somehow does not come together. Revolutionary road has a good premise and strong actors that perform well enough. This movie is from the year 2008 and its revolutionary road. The film was entirely shot in sequence according to the novel. Revolutionary road 68 movie clip whats so obvious about it. He toils 10 hours a day in a job he hates, while she, as a 1950s homemaker, yearns for fulfillment and passion. Listen to trailer music, ost, original score, and the full list of popular songs in the film.
In revolutionary road he equals the high standards of the former movie by here employing a haunting threenote figure that is subtly moulded and transformed depending on the atmosphere of the scene. Revolutionary road, a waxworks edition of the furiously unsentimental novel by richard yates, tracks the unraveling of a handsome young suburban couple in the 1950s. Revolutionary road by richard yates plot summary litcharts. Revolutionary road is a compelling tale of a beautiful young couples unraveling relationship, set in angstridden, midfifties, connecticut suburbia. But like april and frank, who once seemed destined for a bright future, revolutionary road doesnt fulfill its promise. Watch revolutionary road trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone.
The film revolutionary road is adapted from a novel with the same name. The directing is solid, giving much room for the actors. No, i havent seen the movie yet, and im curious about the statements here about how this complex and fascinating question is handled. Adapted from the classic 1961 novel by author richard yates, revolutionary road tells the tale of a young connecticut couple whose onceidealistic relationship steadily deteriorates into a ceaseless cycle of petty jealousy and bickering as they strive to retain their independence in the conformityobsessed world of picket fences and perfectly. It shows a young couple who meet at a party, get married and create a suburban life with a nice house, a manicured lawn, modern furniture. And ill also mention that it you put the ending of revolutionary road in the subject heading you might have some more of the many people willing to discuss this issue stumbling by the site.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing revolutionary road near you. Leonardo dicaprio and kate winslet, raging against the. They are always amazing, but this scene is just so special to me somehow. The novel begins in western connectictut, with an unsuccessful first performance by an amateur theater company, the laurel players. Revolutionary road is a sumptuous watch but a better read richard yatess novel is a bitter portrait of mid1950s america. Revolutionary road 2008 movies, tv, celebs, and more. Frank leonardo dicaprio and april wheeler kate winslet always see themselves as farremoved from the conventionality of suburbia. Based on the novel by richard yates, revolutionary road is a portrait of many modern american marriages, seen here through the eyes of frank and april wheeler. R ichard yatess novel revolutionary road was published to considerable acclaim in 1961, just as the complacent eisenhower years were giving way.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. It was a finalist for the national book award in 1962, along with catch22 and the moviegoer. Find all 15 songs in revolutionary road soundtrack, with scene descriptions. At the plays end, her husband, frank wheeler, goes to console her, but instead they argue over whether to. Revolutionary road is a 2008 romantic drama film directed by sam mendes.
Leonardo dicaprios revolutionary road has interesting. Revolutionary road 2008 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Plus, who can pass up the chance to see leo and kate together. Revolutionary road 2008 a young couple living in a connecticut suburb during the mid1950s struggle to come to terms with their personal problems while trying to. This is the second onscreen collaboration among leonardo dicaprio, kate winslet, and kathy bates, all of whom previously costarred in titanic, released in 1997. Frank and april have always regarded themselves as out of the ordinary and willing to live their lives based on higher ideals. Revolutionary road dicaprio and winslet shine as the troubled couple in sam mendess beautifully crafted film of richard yatess postwar classic, writes philip french published.
Revolutionary road 2008 full high quality movie 1080p all subtitles languanges. Leonardo dicaprios revolutionary road has intriguing. Revolutionary road, leonardo dicaprio and kate winslet together. John lennon revolutionary road shows the american dream awakened by a nightmare. Another fun fact was actors ryan simpkins and ty simpkins who are reallife siblings played the same roles as frank and aprils children. Revolutionary road is a 2008 angloamerican drama film, based on the 1961 novel of the same name by richard yates, directed by sam mendes. A young couple living in a connecticut suburb during the mid1950s struggle to come to terms with their personal problems while trying to raise their two children. Though beautifully shot and wellacted, the film is hobbled by somewhat prosaic storytelling. Academy award nominee leonardo dicaprio and academy award winner kate winslet reunite for two powerful, groundbreaking performances in revolutionary road. Revolutionary road is a 2008 angloamerican drama film, based on the 1961 novel of the same name by richard yates, directed by sam. The performances of dicaprio and winslet earned them a golden globe. Life is what happens to you while youre busy making other plans. Heres a clip from revolutionary road, directed by sam mendes and starring leonardo dicaprio and kate winslet.
Despite the movies dark narrative, revolutionary road has plenty of sexy moments like this one. Revolutionary road movie 2008 features april kate winslet, after she had a fight with her husband frank leonardo dicaprio the day. The film stars kate winslet and leonardo dicaprio, reunited on the screen for the first time since titanic. Yet that is exactly what creeps up on them when they buy a house in connecticut.
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