Review: Revolutionary Road

3.5/4

This is very much an adaptation of a novel. Pure movies don't have characters this real or lines this good. You can tell.
And it is an impeccably executed film adaptation. The acting is incredible, of course. The script and direction do their jobs and the music is composed with talent, although at times the harmonies don't always exactly fit the tone of the moment. Overall, this film is very very well-made.
However, I will say that my 3.5 rating is generous. This is if we consider the rating a representation of uniqueness or value. I don't believe that there's anything life-changing in Revolutionary Road. It feels just like a modern novel. It has quality in it, great lines, characters, emotions, a great plot. But there's a reason I don't read----there's just nothing special about it. I can't find things like this to be worth my time, no matter that this has as much quality as any other modern novel of its kind....you know....the book club kind. Is Water for Elephants really worth anybody's time? The Help? Really?
-Hey, no disrespect to The Help, I enjoyed the film.
So, lo, my rating reflects the quality of film represented by this movie. It is very good, and intriguing, and speaks on humanity, and things like this.