Reservation road is pure lifetime movie of the week melodrama. Reservation road is a textbook thrillerdrama that follows the ordinary flow of the genre. On a warm september evening, college professor ethan learner joaquin phoenix, his wife grace jennifer connelly, and their daughter emma elle fanning are attending a recital. Based on a wellreceived novel by john burnham schwartz, who shares screenwriting credit with the films director, terry george, this is one of. The road is a desolate, transient thing, full of danger the bloodcults. On a warm september evening, law associate dwight arno and his 11yearold son lucas are attending a baseball game. Reservation road is a 2007 american drama film directed by terry george and based on the book of the same title by john burnham schwartz, who, along with george, adapted the novel for the screenplay. There are major spoilers for the film, the road and also the book, which is very similar, especially regarding the ending. Unfortunately, the changes made by schwartz who cowrote the screenplay with george to transform the story from the written page to the screen dilute the effectiveness of the source material. The film, starring joaquin phoenix and mark ruffalo, deals with the aftermath of a fatal car crash. It end with their friends talking to a couple, and the husband getting upset and leaving, and then another coupe of their friends talking about them. On the way home, they all stop at a gas station on reservation road. Oct 05, 2018 well, that is basically the summary of this movie reservation road. I just watched the movie version and am planning to read it as soon as i finish the blood meridian.
Reservation road, john burnham schwartzs 1998 novel about the aftermath of a fatal hit and run, doesnt end on a cliffhanger. This movie seems a little bit more sensationalistic, and as though its trying to do the same as the other two. Usually movies like these will have the mothers bawling and the picture being a weepy drama, but here, the movie shifts its focus to the love of fathers toward their sons, and that makes it. Ethan lerner joaquin phoenix and his family are on the way home from their sons. There, in one terrible instant, he is taken from them forever. Revolutionary road is a 2008 romantic drama film directed by sam mendes. The fates of two men and their families converge following a tragic accident. Unfortunately, the changes made by schwartz who cowrote the screenplay with george to transform the story from the written page to the screen dilute the effectiveness of. This is the second onscreen collaboration among leonardo dicaprio, kate winslet, and kathy bates, all of whom previously costarred in titanic, released in 1997. When a 10yearold boy is hit by a car at the books opening, the. In the film, the road, a father played by viggo mortenson guides a son kodi smitmcphee in a postapocalyptic landscape practically devoid of life and. This was written about a dozen years ago and i only heard about it recently because the author has a follow up out northwest corner. Toronto hollywood reporter reservation road paints itself into a corner by creating a static situation in which everyone is either stymied or wracked by indecision, leaving the movie.
Ethan learner joaquin phoenix, his wife grace jennifer connelly, their 10year old son josh sean curley, and younger daughter emma elle fanning are going home after joshs musical recital. A tale of anger, revenge, and great courage, reservation road follows two fathers as their families and lives converge. I, like so many others before me, was pretty curious about the ending, as it ended a little on the lighter, more hopeful side of things. Pictures are property of movie companies owner of the respective movies.
Reservation road 2007 cast and crew the fates of two men and their families converge following a tragic accident. Their favorite team, the red sox, is playing and, hopefully, heading for the world series. Its run of the mill stuff thats passionlessly directed and written, but the marvellous acting that the film quite frankly doesnt deserve. Sep 14, 2007 toronto hollywood reporter reservation road paints itself into a corner by creating a static situation in which everyone is either stymied or wracked by indecision, leaving the movie. Its run of the mill stuff thats passionlessly directed and written, but the marvellous acting that the film quite frankly doesnt deserve elevates the intrigue. Written from the perspective of the three adults most affected by the events of the story, john burnham schwartz has crafted a harrowing novel dealing with every parents worst fear of. Picking up the story of reservation road 12 years later.
Written from the perspective of the three adults most affected by the events of the story, john burnham schwartz has crafted a harrowing novel dealing with every parents worst fear of losing a child. Reservation road soundtrack song, end credits with scene from the movie by blondi kas. Its a bit tv movieish and the ending sort of fails to kick on any level. Everything you need to know about reservation road movie. Reservation road is an intense, emotional, and somber tale of anger, despair, and coping from three very different viewpoints. In the motion picture version, there are too many coincidences and the ending is weak. Reservation road soundtrack song, end credits with scene from the movie duration. Attorney dwight is driving along reservation road with his son after a baseball game, and dwight swerves to avoid an oncoming car. It was a bestseller and a movie and so amazing its hard to fathom this is. I was holding on to my grandads hand he was pointing to the promised land that lay beyond the reservation road he said dont make promises that you wont keep dont betray the earth beneath your feet. A drama that revolves around two fathers whose families and lives tragically converge with the death of a child. Reservation road full2007movie ethan learner youtube. Aug 07, 2011 john burnham schwartzs 1998 novel, reservation road, was acclaimed by critics and readers alike, translated into many languages and, almost a decade later, turned into a wellregarded.
The characters spend so much time on the road and mccarthy describes the road so well that it hovers over the novel as a major image. Does anyone understand the meaning behind the ending to the movie revolutionary road with leo dicaprio and kate winslet. Everything you need to know about reservation road movie 2007. Reservation road official trailer hd joaquin phoenix. No, i havent seen the movie yet, and im curious about the statements here about how this complex and fascinating question is handled. Well, that is basically the summary of this movie reservation road. The tears and the blame mix uneasily in reservation road, a grim, mechanistic thriller about death and suffering, life and healing among the civilized. Reservation road is recommended for being a powerful drama with excellent an excellent cast. I interpreted the ending of the book and the movie differently. I first saw the road in september at the toronto film festival, as one of eight films i saw in three days.
In fact, its probably useful to think of the road as. On a warm september evening, college professor ethan. Nov 05, 2007 movies arent always about what they seem to be about thats one of their glories. Reservation road on dvd april 8, 2008 starring joaquin phoenix, mark ruffalo, jennifer connelly, mira sorvino. Based on the critically acclaimed novel of the same name by john burnham schwartz, reservation road is the compelling new dramatic thriller from twotime. So having seen that episode of cold case years before and remembering quite well what that person had said to the officer that lost his wife, i could really relate and feel bad for mark ruffalos character in this movie. Aug 18, 1998 this was written about a dozen years ago and i only heard about it recently because the author has a follow up out northwest corner.
He took it, and it seems it was all the proof he needed that dwight mark ruffalo was the culprit. Reservation road by john burnham schwartz goodreads. The reason i came to this conclusion were the distinct wheels that that model year of civic wore. There are also times when a scene becomes heavyhanded, as if the. On their way home, ethan stops at a gas station on reservation road so emma can use the restroom. About the film reservation road movie synopsis focus features. Usually movies like these will have the mothers bawling and the picture being a weepy drama, but here, the movie shifts its focus to the love of fathers toward their sons, and that makes it well worth a watch.
In the aftermath, ethan and dwight each react in unexpected ways as their families struggle to cope and an emotional. On the way home, they all stop at a gas station on. At the end of the movie we see arnos son watching the video of his dad apologizing. Picking up the story of reservation road 12 years later, in. And ill also mention that it you put the ending of revolutionary road in the subject heading you might have some more of the many people willing to discuss this issue stumbling by the site. Their 10yearold son josh sean curley is playing cello beautifully, as usual. Reservation road certainly deals with similar themes, although i wouldnt actually put it in the same league as those other two. It was a bestseller and a movie and so amazing its hard to fathom this is the first ive heard of it. Directed by terry george and starring joaquin phoenix, mark ruffalo, jennifer connelly and mira sorvino. Reservation road, in its offhanded way, depicts the world of the reasonably affluent 21stcentury american more accurately than any other recent film i can think of. Reservation road, where the event central to this story takes place, is a symbolic crossroads for two families in this engaging drama about a hit and run accident and its aftermath. If you have seen the movie and can draw a conclusion from the ending please let me know what you think it means and why.
If a movie runs over a kid, it has to earn the right to do so. In fact, its probably useful to think of the road as both an actual, physical setting and and a mental state. Well, short of a powerful search engine, this is your way to find the movies weve already spoiled then go read one or two of the endings. Based on the critically acclaimed novel of the same name by john burnham schwartz, reservation road is the compelling new dramatic thriller from twotime academy awardnominated writerdirector terry george hotel rwanda. Reservation road movie trailer and videos tv guide. Ethan lerner joaquin phoenix and his family are on the way home from their son. Oct 19, 2007 watch the movie trailer for reservation road 2007. I know there are always more vehicles than whats listed, but, i saw this movie and noticed one car that stood out, i think it was a 2005 honda civic hybrid. Arno intends to turn himself in, but before he does he makes a video for his own son, apologizing and telling him that the past few weeks theyve spent together have been the best of his life. Ethan lerner joaquin phoenix and his family are on the way home from their sons cello recital. Watch reservation road movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. Reservation road 2007 dwight arno mark ruffalo accidentally kills ethan learners joaquin phoenix son with his car. It was written by justin haythe and based on the 1961 novel of the same name by richard yates. A tale of anger, revenge, and great courage, the film follows two fathers as.
As reservation road focus features opens, ethan learner joaquin phoenix. Oct 19, 2007 the tears and the blame mix uneasily in reservation road, a grim, mechanistic thriller about death and suffering, life and healing among the civilized. Reservation road is a 2007 american drama film directed by terry george and based on the. Its the same ending but the visuals of the movie convey more a sense of horror than i got in the book. Reservation road, the latest film by terry george hotel rwanda, which stars mark ruffalo as. Its a bit tv movie ish and the ending sort of fails to. Reservation road 2007 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Movies arent always about what they seem to be about thats one of their glories. A tale of anger, revenge, and great courage, the film follows two fathers as their families and lives converge. Just a small collection that has the word road in the movie titles. Despite its contrivances, reservation road is moving at times, and thats largely due to the skill of its cast.