Revolutionary Road

This film was the perfect hybrid of "American Beauty" and "Far From Heaven". That said, we have already seen this before. Yes, the characters are different, but the story and series of events are quite similar. That being said, Winslet and DiCaprio are phenomenal and the main reason to see this movie. Winslet is amazingly devastating as a wife and mother who feels trapped in a life she seems to have slided in to. Her April is simultaneously heartbreaking and pityful. In addition, DiCaprio gives great performance as an indisicive young father and husband who cannot decide to follow his (and his wife's) dream of moving away and making a new life for himself, or remaining in a safe yet decidedly boring lifestyle in which he currently finds himself. The end of the movie provides the audience with its say on what course of action Frank should have taken. Other highlights from the film include solid supporting turns from Bates and Shannon, great cinematography and a perfect score. This film will undoubtedly receive a few tech nominations at the Oscars, but hopefully the Academy does not forget the leads.

Grade: B-