Posted by: cherrylu on: May 26, 2009

Director: Sam Mendes
Writer: Justin Haythe (screenplay)
Richard Yates (novel)
Actor: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet
Genre:Drama, Romance
Tagline: How do you break free without breaking apart?
Frank and April this couple had always believed that they are independent and different. They are willing and being ready to follow the ideals of life.
When they moved into the Revolutionary Road which is located in the new house, and they are very proud of the surrounding suburbs of typical family life on the line designated and not be absolutely determined by social control.
This couple in the seventh year of marriage, has fallen into a life, seems to be the most perfect.
They live in suburban Connecticut, has two young children. Frank commuting to New York City, his works in the office, and stay at home as a housewife in April. But they are not happy. April has given up her dream of becoming an actor, and Frank hates his job – a small place, his efforts – even though he never found his passion in life.
One day in April that they moved to Paris – a city tour of the Frank and love during the war, but never in April – as a means to revitalize their lives. April’s plan: she would support their families, access to the Secretary of the lucrative work of an important international organization, and Frank will find their own free time, regardless of his passion. At first skeptical, Frank eventually agreed to the plan in April. When the situation changes in the two-wheelers, decided in April that she would do everything possible must be allowed to own her from her unhappy existence.
Reference: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0959337/