Comments on: ‘Revolutionary Road’ – Soul-killing suburbs strike again

By: cftoto

cftoto — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:53:33 +0000

I agree, Grofe, but you can still make a compelling movie about suburban malaise. This just isn’t it … A more competent film would feature more realistic characters whose complacency makes sense – and lets audiences understand their plight.

By: Grofe

Grofe — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:01:11 +0000

I always find it odd that Hollywood continues to attack the very same audience that its trying to sell a product to. This movie will be in every suburban multiplex, all while looking down its nose at the very people that have come to see it. My Dad came from abject poverty. His dream was to have a decent home in a good neighborhood. He made it and thanked God everyday. Maybe suburban living isn’t for everyone but maybe being a self absorbed egomaniac actor, actress or director isn’t either.

By: cftoto

cftoto — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:50:05 +0000

Thanks for your feedback, Papa. We’ll have to agree to disagree, though I think more movie critics are taking your side. I like everyone involved in the film … but for me it all registered as insincere at best (check out Michael Shannon in “Bug,” a bizarre film but an intriguing one … he does ‘unhinged’ quite well)

By: papa

papa — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:33:55 +0000

they don’t need a back story.

people don’t and can’t fight like that for no good reason. and it sure as heck doesn’t come after only a few dates. would you rather have a silent montage with some lovely music, showing them going on their oh so lovely first few dates? it’s not always necessary.

I’ll agree that the setting is cliche. they could have put these two in a modern day, downtown condo, and the results could have been every bit as striking. (maybe even more so.)

but the acting is what elevates this film above any and all of it’s (weak) parts. and it can’t just be written off as a sorry attempt so simply, as you’ve done.

it was a good film.