#2. Revolutionary Road
Director: Sam Mendes
Writers: Justin Haythe (The Clearing)
Producers: Bobby Cohen, John Hart, Scott Rudin and Mendes
Distributor: DreamWorks Pictures
The Gist: Based on the acclaimed 1961 novel by Richard Yates, and scripted by Justin Haythe, this is a heart-rending and bleak tome, celebrated for its storytelling style, follows a seemingly happy suburban couple with two children in the mid-1950s who find themselves caught between their true desires and the pressure to conform — with explosive consequences.
Fact: This is the first film collaboration between Kate Winslet and husband Sam Mendes.
See It: Seasoned pros in Leo and Kate, means the acting might be impeccable.
Release Date/Status?: This goes wide on December 26th.
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