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Road to Perdition
2002 117 min United States of America R 16+
★8.1
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director: Sam Mendes
📖 Based on the novel
«Road to Perdition»
byMax Allan Collins
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Description
Mike Sullivan works as a hit man for crime boss John Rooney. Sullivan views Rooney as a father figure, however after his son is witness to a killing, Mike Sullivan finds himself on the run in attempt to save the life of his son and at the same time looking for revenge on those who wronged him.
Budget:
$80M
US Gross:
$104.45M
Worldwide:
$181M
Starring
Tom Hanks
Actor
Tyler Hoechlin
Actor
Paul Newman
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 2003
— Best Cinematography
BAFTA 2003
— Best Production Design
Saturn Awards 2003
— Best Young Performer
Saturn Awards 2003
— Best Young Performer
Saturn Awards 2003
— Best Action, Adventure or Thriller
Academy Awards 2003
— Best Production Design
Golden Globe 2003
— Best Supporting Actor
Academy Awards 2003
— Best Sound
Academy Awards 2003
— Best Sound Editing
Academy Awards 2003
— Best Original Score
Venice Film Festival 2002
— Golden Lion
BAFTA 2003
— Best Cinematography
BAFTA 2003
— Best Supporting Actor
Key opinion
Road to Perdition is a visually immersive crime drama centered on a poignant father-son relationship set against a 1930s backdrop. While its aesthetic and musical qualities are widely acclaimed, the film's slow pacing and predictable plot divide viewers.
| Cinematography | Conrad L. Hall’s visually striking cinematography and attention to period detail create an authentic, atmospheric noir setting. | |
| Score | Thomas Newman’s score powerfully evokes the film's melancholic and dark gangster mood. | |
| Emotion | The central bond between father and son provides a deeply engaging and moving emotional core. | |
| Pacing | The film's slow tempo and long runtime are frequently described as sluggish and dragging. | |
| Acting | The ensemble is largely considered strong, but opinions vary on whether Tom Hanks delivers a nuanced or underwhelming performance. |