DVD Review: Revolutionary Road - Page 2

DiCaprio, for his part, continues a streak of good performances. He is always spot on, and always in character; this is why I consider him to be one of my favorite actors of all times. As a method actor, he studied 1950s TV shows and movies for months, just to get his character down perfectly, and it shows. Every one of Frank's actions, every tilt of his head, every stutter, everything, feels perfect. As with Winslet, DiCaprio was snubbed at the awards shows, and he deserved to win multiple acting prizes.

Though this is a standard DVD release, the image quality is astounding. While it's not anywhere near Blu-ray quality, I truly felt that I was inside the home with Frank and April; everything on the screen looks so realistic. For its part, sound is also very well done. Like visuals, it's not as good as it could have been on Blu-ray, but the surround sound track played perfectly. I could hear everything, from the dialog to the subtle suburban noises, without a problem. The standard DVD release of Revolutionary Road is one of the highest quality DVDs I have ever seen.

The DVD of Revolutionary Road comes with only a few extras, but they are well worth watching. There is “Lives of Quiet Desperation” which is a making-of feature, and it is quite impressive. You look behind the scenes, explore the set, and see interviews with the cast and crew. There are also the typical deleted scenes, though this time the scenes are well worth watching. The alternate ending was more moving than the real one, and it actually caused me to cry. Finally, there is the director’s commentary, which, while somewhat tedious, is filled with interesting and useful tidbits about the movie.

Revolutionary Road is a movie that everybody should see. The story is compelling, the script flawless, and the entire plot moving and cry-worthy. Both leads play convincing characters, and they both pull off the emotions and depth that is needed. While the material might be hard for some to digest, I think that the movie is something you all need to see. I believe that you'll be moved by it.

Revolutionary Road is rated R for language and some sexual content and nudity.

Article Author: Robert M. Barga

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