Dillon O'Donnell

Blending the right amount of dark, thematic elements, and gorgeous, symbolic cinematography. Road to Perdition, stands as a more unrecognized piece of storytelling, that displays some of the finest performances of Tom Hanks and Paul Newman. Every scene that moves across the screen, contains the pure beauty, that one would see in a painting. From the iconic, rain storm shootout in the street with a Tommy Gun, to the moody and muted lighting of the rural roads of the Midwest; Road to Perdition is unparalleled in such regards. As well as being one of the best father and son, relationship themed stories in recent years; the film is accompanied by a lovely musical score that ties all these facets together. Every minute of the story, is a treasure and invaluable fragment of modern cinematic art. A true, crime drama masterpiece.