Revolutionary road [videorecording] / DreamWorks Pictures presents ; in association with BBC Films ; directed by Sam Mendes ; screenplay by Justin Haythe ; produced by John N. Hart, Scott Rudin, Sam Mendes, Bobby Cohen ; an Evamere Entertainment, BBC Films, Neal Street production ; a Sam Mendes film.
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FilmPublisher number: 35218 | DreamWorks Home EntertainmentLanguage: English, French, Spanish Summary language: English, French, Spanish Original language: English Publication details: Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount, [2009]Description: 1 videodisc (118 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inISBN: - 141574856X
- 9781415748565
- Revolutionary road (Motion picture).
- Director of photography, Roger Deakins ; editor, Tariq Anwar ; music, Thomas Newman ; costume designer, Albert Wolsky ; production designer, Kristi Zea.
- Golden Globes, 2009: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture-Drama (Winslet)
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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, Rovi
Based on the novel by Richard Yates.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2008.
Special features: Commentary with Sam Mendes and Justin Haythe; Lives of quiet desperation: the making of Revolutionary road; deleted scenes.
Director of photography, Roger Deakins ; editor, Tariq Anwar ; music, Thomas Newman ; costume designer, Albert Wolsky ; production designer, Kristi Zea.
Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Michael Shannon, Kathryn Hahn, David Harbour, Kathy Bates.
Frank and April Wheeler live a life that appears to be perfect. They live in the Connecticut suburbs with two young children. Frank commutes to New York City where he works in an office job that he hates and has yet to figure out what his passion in life is. April is a housewife who forgoes her dream of being an actress. They are not happy. One day, April suggests that they move to Paris as a means to rejuvenate their life. Initially skeptical, Frank ultimately agrees to April's plan. When circumstances change around the Wheelers, April decides she will do whatever she has to to get herself out of her unhappy existence.
MPAA rating: R; for language and some sexual content/nudity.
DVD, NTSC; region 1, widescreen (2.35:1); Dolby Digital.
English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish dialogue, optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Golden Globes, 2009: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture-Drama (Winslet)