Revolutionary Road(2008)

Every person struggles with obstacles no matter how pleasant his/her life might seem to be;that's the underlying theme of Revolutionary Road,a Sam Mendes directed movie that revolves around an American couple and the tribulations of their married life.

Set against the American backdrop of 1955,Revolutionary Road showcases the dull life & the endless attempts to revive it, of the couple Frank Wheeler(Leonardo di Caprio) and April Wheeler(Kate Winslet).Their life is monotonous and they want to give their future another chance at bringing it back to excitement.So, April decides to shift their family base to Paris and work while she can give her husband Frank a chance to start his life afresh and give him the freedom to choose his career the way he would want it to be.Though hasty,but Frank agrees to it.Everything seems to be working out fine when an unplanned pregnancy and an unexpected job promotion shakes their entire plans.The idea of restoring happiness in life takes two different angles altogether for the couple.While Frank wants to stay and work,April is adamant to get a new life in Paris anyhow.The idea of fulfillment in life creates a rift in the couple's marriage.What follows is an event that turns their lives in an unimaginable scenario forever.

Brilliant performances by the 'Titanic' pair,Leonardo and Kate outdo themselves in this movie that portrays the tribulations of a seemingly happy married couple.It's a delight to see them back together onscreen after a gap of 11 years.Also with some excellent performances by Kathy Bates and Michael Shannon,Revolutionary Road grips you from the start to the end with its convincing actors,beautiful direction and music that trails you down to the mid-50's period.A must watch because of its sheer depiction of reality and a chance to see Leonardo-Kate together,this movie rightfully won the four Golden Globe nominations that year.