Revolutionary Road Director: Sam Mendes Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Kathy Bates, Michael Shannon
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Features
Closed Caption; Commentary with director Sam Mendes and screenwriter Justin Haythe; Deleted scenes with commentary by director Sam Mendes and screenwriter Justin Haythe; Lives of Quiet Desperation: The Making of Revolutionary Road
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Disc #1 -- Revolutionary Road
1. Chapter 1 [:39]
2. Chapter 2 [4:43]
3. Chapter 3 [4:19]
4. Chapter 4 [5:11]
5. Chapter 5 [2:33]
6. Chapter 6 [4:17]
7. Chapter 7 [2:59]
8. Chapter 8 [6:28]
9. Chapter 9 [4:01]
10. Chapter 10 [4:21]
11. Chapter 11 [1:23]
12. Chapter 12 [3:23]
13. Chapter 13 [2:40]
14. Chapter 14 [4:42]
15. Chapter 15 [2:47]
16. Chapter 16 [2:27]
17. Chapter 17 [2:19]
18. Chapter 18 [:25]
19. Chapter 19 [1:26]
20. Chapter 20 [7:36]
Editorial Reviews
Titanic shipmates Kathy Bates, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Kate Winslet step onboard for director Sam Mendes' tale of suburban malaise in 1950s-era Connecticut. Adapted from the classic 1961 novel by author Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road tells the tale of a young Connecticut couple whose once-idealistic relationship steadily deteriorates into a ceaseless cycle of petty jealousy and bickering as they strive to retain their independence in the conformity-obsessed world of picket fences and perfectly manicured lawns. Ever since they first met, Frank (DiCaprio) and April (Winslet) saw themselves as special and different. They strive to form their relationship around higher ideals, though upon moving into their new home on Revolutionary Road, the defiant couple pledges never to be confined by the social conventions of the era. As time passes, however, Frank and April gradually become the very thing that they both feared most -- a typical suburban family complete with abandoned dreams and faded hopes. Frank loses his nerve after taking a comfortable job with a reliable salary, and April morphs into an unsatisfied homemaker desperate for passion and excitement. But April's independent spirit hasn't been suffocated just yet, and when she hatches a plan to head for Paris, her need to escape at all costs stands in direct contrast to Frank's desire to hold on to what they already have. Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Why We Rated This Appropriate for Ages 16 and UP
What to watch out for
- Drugs:
Characters smoke constantly (accurate for the era) and drink socially. Beer is consumed, but there seems to be a preference for hard liquor. Characters get drunk and cheat on their spouses.
- Language:
Runs the gamut, from the milder "damn" to "bulls--t" and "f--k."
- Messages
- Sex:
A woman's breasts are bared in a scene in which she's trying to appear casual after sleeping with a married man. A married couple has sex on the kitchen counter (no nudity); another couple, not married to each other, has sex in a car (lots... More
A woman's breasts are bared in a scene in which she's trying to appear casual after sleeping with a married man. A married couple has sex on the kitchen counter (no nudity); another couple, not married to each other, has sex in a car (lots of noises and movement, but again, no nudity). Many conversations about trysting. Close
- Violence:
A couple continually indulges in long, loud, drawn-out fights that lead to them either stalking off or challenging the other to hit them. Plenty of tears and insults.
- Consumerism:
Not an issue.
What Parents Need to Know
About Revolutionary Road
Parents need to know that this 1950s-set adult drama deals with themes that are probably too intense for younger teens. It explores a marriage on the brink of destruction, which can be painful to watch, and tackles subjects like infidelity, gender roles, abortion, and mental illness. The main characters fight constantly in long, drawn-out scenes and seem unaware of the effect their conflict is having on their children. There's also some nudity (bared breasts) and sex, as well as language, drinking, and era-accurate smoking.
Families Can Talk About
Families can talk about how the main characters' relationship/interactions make teens feel. What kind of parents were they? How do you think children are affected by a relationship like April and Frank's? Also, how does the era in which the story is set shape it? What were the 1950s and 1960s like for men and women? Were gender roles limited? Why did April and Frank -- and scores like them -- try to adapt? How did they try to retain their individuality? Were they successful?
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