On this Father’s Day, I am going to re-recommend the great father/son tale told in Road to Perdition (2002), one of those rare films this century which actually lives up to the inevitable hype created by its all-star cast. At the same time, it is interesting that this film is actually one of the more under-watched films, considering the mega stars it features.
The superb soundtrack, cinematography, and attention to historical detail all add to the greatness of the acting and writing.
Watch it, or re-watch it.
via Netflix:
Hit man Michael Sullivan (Tom Hanks), known in his 1930s Chicago world as The Angel of Death, is on the run after his wife (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and son (Liam Aiken) are murdered. With his surviving son (Tyler Hoechlin) in tow, Michael sets out to exact brutal vengeance. Complicating matters in this crime actioner are a reporter (Jude Law), Al Capone’s enforcer (Stanley Tucci) and other shady characters.
Great movie.
Thanks Chess. I am desperate to watch good stuff on Netflix. I can’t seem to find anything. Your picks really do help. Much appreciated.
Amelie is a great flick on NFLX, French though.
Mighty fine flick..
Here’s a bit of movie trivia.
The Beach House scene was filmed in Port Sheldon, Michigan.
~Sure hope all of you Daddy~O’s are having a wonderful father’s day.
good flick worth seeing again. shutter island w/dicaprio is on tonite though i never heard of it. how bout you?
Amelie seconded.
Shutter island was fair