Want to plunge into the atmosphere of American life of the 60s of the last century? Would you mind opposing Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet on screen again? Then you should definitely get acquainted with the creation called “The Road to Change” (film, 2008), reviews of which will help to understand what this film is about.
Simple truths
This is the same film adaptation of the novel by American writer Richard Yates, who himself lived in the middle of the last century and, in fact, described what was happening before his eyes. This is the story of the Wheeler couple trying to live by the rules and classing themselves in the middle class. But not all, unfortunately, are perfect in their family boat. To feel the wind of change, they intend to go to Paris.
Well received by the audience, the film version of the story brought profit and several prestigious nominations. What is so praised for the film “Road of Change”? Reviews from critics say that this is, above all, a family movie. Spouses can not help but empathize. After all, they, driven by a simple dream, are trying to change their lives for the better, but are forced to cope with a number of everyday problems. For all its simplicity, with the absence of special effects and the “appeal” of the plot, the film captivates with an attempt to change something. Many call spouses an ideal couple. But is it? The question is how much courage is enough to decide on cardinal changes. And this is a challenge to every viewer.
The main message is not so much to be afraid of changes as to realize how much they are sometimes necessary. The film “The Road to Change”, reviews of which boil down to the fact that this is a movie that draws from the depths of our hearts our most important fear of change. What prevented the spouses from doing everything possible to find out life?
Many viewers will condemn the protagonist. And for a reason, the man played by DiCaprio will make many see his reflection. All our actions, fears and doubts are the same. Regardless of the era or country in which we live.
friends forever
The cast is already half the success. At least for the Road of Change. More than ten years later, Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio again together create much more dramatic images than in the Titanic.
The success of their successful screen tandem in many years of friendship. They have been friends since the filming of "Titanic" and strongly support each other. As soon as DiCaprio’s name was pronounced at the Oscars, Kate Winslet was the first to stand up and applaud.