ROAD TO PERDITION

Dreamworks Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox present a Zanuck Company production.

Starring Tom Hanks Paul Newman Jude Law.

A Sam Mendes film.

Plot:  A hired gun is on a job and his son sees what he really does for a living, but now he and his son must run from the people they consider family in this new 30’s gangster film.

Acting:  This sadly is not the best work I¹ve seen from Tom Hanks.  His plain “hard ass don’t talk much” attitude didn¹t work for me.  I like him with more emotion in his words. Paul Newman on the other hand, hands out a performance which must get him a best supporting actor nomination in next years Oscars.  He like always stands out and glows on screen with a performance that should never be forgotten.  Sadly Jude Law was not used much at all either, but when he was on screen he used it well.

Directing/Writing:  Sam Mendez and David Self (Screen writer) bring an interesting story to the screen. Sadly I did not feel the heart in it. I don¹t know what it is, the pacing or what.  But I did not care and towards the end everything was pretty much predictable. Still this movie was visually beautiful and several scenes will never leave my mind.  So I do suggest many people go see this film for the experience of seeing old Chicago.  But no need to bring anything to wipe your eyes with.  This movie does not do a good job at making you feel for the main characters.  I felt more for Paul Newman¹s character, and I don¹t think the script meant that to happen.  But hey, it’s got a couple good gun fights which is always a winner in my books.

Stars: ***1/2