“How do you break free without breaking apart?”
Revolutionary Road
Based on the novel by Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road tells the story of Frank (Leonardo DiCaprio) and April (Kate Winslet) Wheeler, a suburban couple in 1955 America that live a seemingly perfect life. However, their outwardly pleasant life has come at a cost – April has foregone her dream of becoming an actress in exchange for becoming a suburban housewife, and Frank spends his hours working at a job he hates and is unable to figure out what his passion in life is. The two decide that moving to Paris will give their lifestyle a breath of fresh air and give their relationship and family much-needed rejuvenation, and they prepare to leave behind life as they know it in the States for a new European life. However, as their circumstances change and unexpected developments occur, the Wheelers are forced to confront the crossroads they face and decide what path they want to take as individuals, as lovers, and as family.
I actually didn’t know anything about the plot when I went to go see this movie. I had heard good things about the movie so that was a factor in wanting to see it in theaters, but my main reason for going was to see Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio reunited on the big screen (it’s been 11 years since Titanic!) Also, both Kate and Leo are absolutely fantastic actors, and I knew that no matter what the movie was about, those two would deliver a stellar performance.
The rest of this post is my opinion about the movie and contains spoilers.
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Hi, I'm Manda. I'm a college student studying communications and languages. I like to read, shop, bake, and travel. I have a tendency to listen to my favorite songs on repeat for hours on end. Sometimes I catch myself thinking in a language other than English. 