The cinematography in this film is just too good for words. Rarely does photography in a film provide such a powerful sense of time and place as this film. I can imagine every cinematographer watching this film and being utterly intimidated.
The tag line should have been "If the Irish could have stayed sober and controlled their kids the Italians would be selling Bananas out of carts today".
To understand why Tom Hanks is possibly the greatest ever actor, you only need to see this film and Forest Gump, because between the two parts he portrays so much variation of emotion and character that you realise he can do anything with such totality.
@mankytoes i often wonder how the role of Amon Goeth from schindlers list would have turned out if tom hanks had accepted the offer to play the german commandant.thinking back ralph feins played it superb,but i rank tom hanks as a great actor,so who knows.
This was simply Magic. There are no two ways about it. The film itself is not the best ever made - but this scene - the music - Paul's acting and Tom's face - classic! A magical moment captured forever!
Right. Rooney led Sullivan down a garden path to violence, murder, mayhem, and the utter destruction of everything he holds dear. Gee, what a great dad. I'm hoping Rooney understands perfectly well that Connor is next.
yupp ths my favorite too, god damn! oh well i liked when he walked slowly, carry a big gun and not speak at all then bang bang bang.. 6 weeks on the road EXCELLENT !
This movie is so full of great scenes. I think this is one of the greatest shows EVER made, right up there with The Godfather Series, and many other greats. They just don't get any closer to perfect than this show.
Wow what an incredible shootout. He shoots a bunch of guys standing in the middle of the street with no cover and they just each fall down one by one. HOW LAME.
@notmark1008 No, I meant Thomas Newman, the composer for this film. Don't get me wrong, Paul Newman is great too but Thomas Newman wins it for me. The track for this scene is incredible.
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Amazing. Not one of them thought to do anything except stand in the middle of the street while they were being shot at. A little bothersome, but still a good movie.
One of the most underrated films ever with two of the greatest actors who have ever starred on a screen. This scene is absolutely perfect in terms of the music the symbolism, those 4 words John Rooney (Paul Newman) utters, everything about this scene and this film is excellent.
The thin is tho, fair enough its not a guns blazing gun fight, but that would move the scene away from what its trying to represent the most, which is why we only hear the gun shots when he kills the dude whos name ive forgotten:P, so works for the film and is still good just not the gun scene some people might have hoped for, lets be honest it wud have the lukd silly
I know that Newman starred in Cars after this, but I want to believe that this was his epitaf, this was his swan song. This is a worthy ending to a worthy man. I truly believe that if he would have ever gotten a choice as to his end, this he would have liked. RIP, sir Newman.
Having fired a friend's M1A1, I can assure you that the tendency for the gun to climb off target is remarkable; a front pistol-grip like on Sullivan's is absolutely necessary for any type of fire control, and it is still very innaccurate over 50 yards. In fact, by examining this film clip at 0:05 and 0:09,the distance seems to be about 50-65 yards. An excellent marksman, who is "one with the gun", might be able to pull this off. GotMilkFilms is right about the sound, also: Excellent. Peace:-)
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"Somebody is shooting at us... instead of running for cover, let's just stay out here in the street like a couple of dumbasses and hold umbrellas so our coats won't get wet from the rain."
The scene is actually slowed down to around .75x. You can tell by how graceful they all fall. In real time, he probably killed them all within 5 seconds. Not unrealistic at all.
I believe that the director (Sam Mendes) plays a cameo in this scene...he is the only guard actually somewhat shown...right next to Paul Newman and gets shot. He also has an umbrella.
Quite simply one of the most beautiful scenes ever filmed. Everything from the rain to Thomas Newman's wonderful score, right down to the minimalistic but oh-so effective acting by Hanks and Newman. It's almost like a moving painting. A masterpiece.
One of the two most powerfull scenes. I WILL cry at this and ending. Tom Hanks looks like he REALLY IS going to cry! (1:44) Then he iced him. |:-| Next on his list; Conner, Roony Still a stinker, he didn't beat him up or anything, didn't even make him suffer! Just three rounds to the head, and leaves. |:-| Overall for movie: 1/10 *is massacared by Mob and Riots* Okay....I'll admit it, 3/10 *trampled by stampide* 10/10 *nothing happens* Had to do that. Sorry. |:-|
Every aspect of Road to Perdition's craftsmanship was a masterwork - the art direction, sound mixing and especially the cinematography ranks among the finest ever.
I've ranked this the best scene ever in cinema. Would anyone else care to agree?
Amazing cinematography with beautiful colors, and perfect use of sound along with that great musical score that haunts me to this day. And I would say that the line, "I'm glad it's you.", is one of the best lines ever.
im not sure if its the greatest, i aint seen enough movies to make that judgement but this scene definitly my top 5 of all time that ive seen. good choice
i tried to post a comment before, don't know why doesn't show lol... anyway it's a great scene, i would rank it way up there, it's hard to say if it's the best. i mean, there are a lot of movies and great scenes. but this gets me everytime. one of the best scenes ever. not only the scene but also the movie are masterpieces. the camera work and the acting in this scene is amazing but the best thing for me it's the music. brilliant.
Yes, the music is a big part of it. But I think more importantly is the sound. It's complete silence except for the music until it cuts away to Newman's final line.
Road to Perdition is really a unique film. It's not a real abrasive film. Not overly violent or graphic; not real loud; not too edgy. The film speaks for itself.
what's all this shit about being a gangster is not the way to go? gangster's always look out for their own. they were the immigrants in those days. they were the courts of justice for the people who couldn't go to the cops. i'm not saying what they did was right, but in the end, it was all about the family. pick up a history book guys. the most visually breath taking movie i have seen in my life. hanks's greatest performance.
This movie is amaze <3
kaykaysims2 2 days ago
Best scene ever.
HolaHolitaHamigo00 1 month ago
PAUL NEWMAN FOREVER
southernbrooklyngal 1 month ago
perfect scene, though. but the guys are in a shootout, and they still hold their umbrellas open in their hands?
NickyScarfo 1 month ago
Another classic Hanks.
Stuntmanshawnee 2 months ago
dramaaaaaa
WoWUselez 2 months ago
Thumbs up if you noticed the recurring theme in halo
EldarWrath 2 months ago
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Such a great movie.
bweazel 3 months ago
I feel like this was the passing of the torch between Paul Newman and Tom Hanks
sTalnaker13 3 months ago
The Green Mile, Road To Perdition, Forest Gump. Why is it that my three favourite films all star Tom Hanks.........
Webofscience 5 months ago
@Webofscience you forgot saving private ryan lol
philly442 3 months ago
Anyone else recognize 'Reflekt - Need to feel loved' at 1.10 ?
Biefstukmusic 5 months ago 3
@Biefstukmusic yup
TheVodKanockers 4 months ago
This film should be released again in theaters for people to enjoy.
schallrd1 5 months ago
Green Mile, Finding Nemo, Shawshank Redemption, Road to Perdition, Adjustment bureau etc. Thomas Newman is the man.
300daysandnights 6 months ago 2
Sends chills down my spine
shanepoopsballoons 6 months ago
cool scene
Conquis7ador 6 months ago
Conrad L. Hall master
Bhagawann 6 months ago
brilliant had to get on bluray
priest187 6 months ago
The cinematography in this film is just too good for words. Rarely does photography in a film provide such a powerful sense of time and place as this film. I can imagine every cinematographer watching this film and being utterly intimidated.
Guigley 7 months ago
@Guigley I agree. The film score really seems to bring it out
RyanJ504 6 months ago
Magnificent movie.
The tag line should have been "If the Irish could have stayed sober and controlled their kids the Italians would be selling Bananas out of carts today".
hammerogod 8 months ago
To understand why Tom Hanks is possibly the greatest ever actor, you only need to see this film and Forest Gump, because between the two parts he portrays so much variation of emotion and character that you realise he can do anything with such totality.
mankytoes 8 months ago 5
@mankytoes i often wonder how the role of Amon Goeth from schindlers list would have turned out if tom hanks had accepted the offer to play the german commandant.thinking back ralph feins played it superb,but i rank tom hanks as a great actor,so who knows.
relmmih6 7 months ago
he should bring MG42 instead of thompson
gnot0928 9 months ago
@gnot0928 Not an easy gun to shoot by yourself standing.
A tommygun with a drum mag works fine...
WakingMajority 9 months ago
tom hanks so fucking good
xxMohTiLaZxx 9 months ago
Paul Newman.
NottheFacePlease 9 months ago
@NottheFacePlease That's Mr. Newman.
ProjectRevenant 9 months ago
this movie was really good. this scene is the most artistically beautiful scene i've ever seen in a movie. simply outstanding
blizzfool 10 months ago
i love everything about this scene, the lighting, sound, score, the way it was filmed the actor's performances... I a perfect scene.
What a way to leave the film business, great job Mr. Newman.
woollybully100 10 months ago 2
butch kassidy gets owned by forrest gump
majafaja999 10 months ago
Lol, overkill. He must of emptied about 20 rounds into the old man.
Intel1250 11 months ago
This was simply Magic. There are no two ways about it. The film itself is not the best ever made - but this scene - the music - Paul's acting and Tom's face - classic! A magical moment captured forever!
darrenmaccann1 11 months ago
@darrenmaccann1 To be fair it's easily my fave gangster movie cos it doesn't fall into the usual mob flick clichés.
vanzahn 11 months ago
Right. Rooney led Sullivan down a garden path to violence, murder, mayhem, and the utter destruction of everything he holds dear. Gee, what a great dad. I'm hoping Rooney understands perfectly well that Connor is next.
Etherdave 1 year ago
wats the name of the song
birsic3216 1 year ago
@birsic3216 Thomas Newman - Ghosts
NoizeProyect 11 months ago
yupp ths my favorite too, god damn! oh well i liked when he walked slowly, carry a big gun and not speak at all then bang bang bang.. 6 weeks on the road EXCELLENT !
pchendra 1 year ago
He is already old Tom hanks..I think 1 bullet should do the trick..Instead he shot him like 24 times...
Randyrhoads4lyfe 1 year ago
Why didn't you upload the whole scene?
Lrrrrrrrr 1 year ago
This scene is a masterpiece
Lrrrrrrrr 1 year ago
This movie is so full of great scenes. I think this is one of the greatest shows EVER made, right up there with The Godfather Series, and many other greats. They just don't get any closer to perfect than this show.
hotherbert 1 year ago
what's the name of this song?
eaglehawk111 1 year ago
@eaglehawk111 it's either "Ghosts" or "Just the Feller" both have the same haunting chorus
RyanBleeker 1 year ago
@RyanBleeker It's "Ghosts."
skankuser 1 year ago
One of the best fucking scenes from any gangster movie! - music is awesome!
themullinmagic 1 year ago
when tom hanks is in a movie the movie actually means something
XxTHEGAMERxX1 1 year ago
Wow what an incredible shootout. He shoots a bunch of guys standing in the middle of the street with no cover and they just each fall down one by one. HOW LAME.
JohnnyBoyCali 1 year ago
@JohnnyBoyCali could I possibly suggest something more to your liking? such as Universal Soldier or maybe Kindergarten Cop?
temperex 1 year ago
Acting, special effects, directing and editing at it's very best! Boy, what a scene!
WilhelmPolzl 1 year ago
Man, I never thought I would cry from a mafia flick.. his last words made me so sad :(
japanesecowboy14 1 year ago
fucking over kill
mastergradeone 1 year ago
I like how they all just stand there and wait to get smoked. Great scene though.
762AnimalMother 1 year ago
i think one bullet will do for the old guy but FUCK IT
bananaship17 1 year ago
This is acting at its best... no words just Newman's face
34patleg 1 year ago
Thomas Newman= Amazing.
HitchcockFan16 1 year ago 2
@HitchcockFan16 you mean Paul Newman?
notmark1008 1 year ago
@notmark1008 No, I meant Thomas Newman, the composer for this film. Don't get me wrong, Paul Newman is great too but Thomas Newman wins it for me. The track for this scene is incredible.
HitchcockFan16 1 year ago
@HitchcockFan16 oh ok. I completely agree with you though, the music does flow perfectly with the scene.
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MrRaffaeleLS 1 year ago
"This is the life we chose, the life we lead. And there is only one guarantee: none of us will see heaven."
kira4forever 1 year ago 18
lol one guy is still holding his umbrella while shooting
pyro80 1 year ago
Amazing. Not one of them thought to do anything except stand in the middle of the street while they were being shot at. A little bothersome, but still a good movie.
mastertanker001 1 year ago
Paul Newman was awesome in this movie
92af 1 year ago 5
One of the most underrated films ever with two of the greatest actors who have ever starred on a screen. This scene is absolutely perfect in terms of the music the symbolism, those 4 words John Rooney (Paul Newman) utters, everything about this scene and this film is excellent.
fan3bill 2 years ago 12
one shot would've killed him, jeez
harryotterrules 2 years ago
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Don't think so. Just take him down.
Real killers make serious that their victims are dead. Hehe! xD
MaxBGuitar 1 year ago
@harryotterrules Yes it would. But there is so much hate in his body he can't stop.
carllarsson123 1 year ago
I read it as he didn't want him to suffer or realize any pain, so he just laid into him and made sure he would be dead before he hit the ground.
WillBraden 1 year ago 4
The thin is tho, fair enough its not a guns blazing gun fight, but that would move the scene away from what its trying to represent the most, which is why we only hear the gun shots when he kills the dude whos name ive forgotten:P, so works for the film and is still good just not the gun scene some people might have hoped for, lets be honest it wud have the lukd silly
tockclimber 2 years ago
this is one of the most original and cool scene's i have ever seen in any movie
UeMaStA 2 years ago
What happened to the sound?
StupendousSam 2 years ago
its like this in the movie. more dramatic this way
carlitos07way 2 years ago
The emotional music sample was used in Reflekt Ft Deline Bass - Need to feel loved.
awesome track, check it out.
grimreefer1 2 years ago
this is beyond quality
pelele83 2 years ago 3
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this scene was good but the music ruined it.
ModernDayReview88 2 years ago
You best be joking.
Kemuri07 2 years ago
best scene in the film
caprixpack 2 years ago 3
I know that Newman starred in Cars after this, but I want to believe that this was his epitaf, this was his swan song. This is a worthy ending to a worthy man. I truly believe that if he would have ever gotten a choice as to his end, this he would have liked. RIP, sir Newman.
matts242424 2 years ago 48
@matts242424 iirc newman's voice acting had already been recorded for cars before he filmed this.
Sephirius 1 year ago
beautiful scene one of the best from gangster movies
RomanSedlak 2 years ago 12
A truly beautiful scene filled with sorrow.
MystXIIIHeartnet 2 years ago
he used a thompson.
67DieHardPatriot454 2 years ago
Having fired a friend's M1A1, I can assure you that the tendency for the gun to climb off target is remarkable; a front pistol-grip like on Sullivan's is absolutely necessary for any type of fire control, and it is still very innaccurate over 50 yards. In fact, by examining this film clip at 0:05 and 0:09,the distance seems to be about 50-65 yards. An excellent marksman, who is "one with the gun", might be able to pull this off. GotMilkFilms is right about the sound, also: Excellent. Peace:-)
binnyman 2 years ago 3
are you like a virgin or something?
shadster33 2 years ago
somebody wants to try to dodge bullets at that range. This gun fires 700 rounds per minute.
brtjansen 2 years ago
The movie was good but i'd change the ending
and the tommy gun cant be accurate at that range
vito22andolini 2 years ago
And it isn't !!!!
He just kept shooting continually until everybody except the godfather was dead!!!!
luarionte 2 years ago
not only that but none of the bullets hit the car
gaguy1967 2 years ago
what an idiot, how do you now that shit you fuckin little faggit?????
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cause im good with weapon you bitch ass motherfucker
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He says "I'm glad at you" before he kills him.
sfgrtygftresredrersd 2 years ago
Actually, I believe it's: "I'm glad it's you".
Blackadder89 2 years ago 34
@Blackadder89 i thought he said 'i like chocolate milk'??
100PercentMale 1 year ago
@100PercentMale Maybe...depends on how you listen
Blackadder89 1 year ago
@100PercentMale are.. you like.. retard?
MrXDMonkey 9 months ago
@Blackadder89 yes you're correct.
philly442 3 months ago
The use of sound was amazing there using Thomas Newman's score dubbed over the sound of the Tommy gun was a brilliant choice amazed :)
GotMilkFilms 2 years ago 4
I love this film... This was the first film that made me realise I wanted to go into the industry as a Screenwriter, Director, and Producer. I appreciate this post
Goudaentertainmentxx 2 years ago
Just finished this film, this is quite possibly my favorite scene in any film.
It so amazing.
Kemuri07 2 years ago 2
the tommy wouldnt have that much accuracy at that range.
covGuk 2 years ago
yea they got a bit of kick
Bloopartyhat 2 years ago
Paul Newman was still able to kick some ass when he was older. I miss that with De Niro and Pacino, those guys are over the hill.
Reindrich 2 years ago 3
VERY underrated film. Excellence all around
CitizenKANE2277 2 years ago 3
True
Reindrich 2 years ago
never mind, it's 'I'm glad it's you''
bklynguy27 2 years ago
what does he say before mike sullivan kills him?
bklynguy27 2 years ago
I love how the ganstas keep their brollies up when shooting.....
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"Somebody is shooting at us... instead of running for cover, let's just stay out here in the street like a couple of dumbasses and hold umbrellas so our coats won't get wet from the rain."
Utterly ridiculous. I laughed hard. X-D
Wavemaninawe 2 years ago
Well let's just put that one down to stubborn pride.
Yieri 2 years ago
That and a truly disciplined fashion sense.
the brollies did actually match those coats.
Wavemaninawe 2 years ago
The scene is actually slowed down to around .75x. You can tell by how graceful they all fall. In real time, he probably killed them all within 5 seconds. Not unrealistic at all.
DarkFilmDirector 2 years ago 3
Bitch, you be tripin
DudeHuge 2 years ago
@DudeHuge
Serious... do you know how difficult it is to accessorize with umbrellas?
Wavemaninawe 4 months ago
My favourite scene ever. Just beautiful!
Korpralen 3 years ago
I believe that the director (Sam Mendes) plays a cameo in this scene...he is the only guard actually somewhat shown...right next to Paul Newman and gets shot. He also has an umbrella.
huntermaguire 3 years ago
Quite simply one of the most beautiful scenes ever filmed. Everything from the rain to Thomas Newman's wonderful score, right down to the minimalistic but oh-so effective acting by Hanks and Newman. It's almost like a moving painting. A masterpiece.
RIP Paul Newman
Klownius 3 years ago 8
Amen. Poignant juxtaposition indeed. Not an easy task to make a gangster shootout scene look beautiful.
phrogex 3 years ago
This scene is very sad :(
I love this film
RIP Paul Newman
Rocnik95 3 years ago 3
i wouldn't call this a shoot-out, more of a murder scene
Rock on Paul Newman, Rock on
bimbomtheclown 3 years ago
I watched this film yesterday, classic
RIP Paul Newman
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serpente87 3 years ago
Not so long ago I watched this and thought what a history Paul Newman would leave behind... R.I.P
gamestar92 3 years ago
RIP
scbasteve17 3 years ago
my favourite movie......RIP Paul Newman....will miss u
kkt3313 3 years ago
So this is how Paul Newman died. RIP.
quantium40 3 years ago 2
R.I.P Paul Newman
D4rkKnight90 3 years ago 3
In Memory of Paul Newman. One of the greatest actors who ever lived. And a great humanitarian as well! May God rest his soul.
thepaddywagonishere 3 years ago
Amen!
jords2580 3 years ago
Exelent... just exelent.
Henky1234 3 years ago 2
this is about the irish mob, but its not in boston, is it set in chicago, i forget
KieEFCmcc 3 years ago
ShadowoOfBlood 3 years ago
Tom Hanks is a great actor, i love his work.
kozziekozzie 3 years ago 3
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road to perdition opening scene
appoNo1 3 years ago
Uh no.
ShadowoOfBlood 3 years ago
I have heard this theme song before, from another movie- but I can't remember which one, can somebody help me out?
Zphrisotl 3 years ago
who is the song by?
jofannywallface 3 years ago
I think it's Thomas Newman
Timmie1000 3 years ago
It's called "Ghosts"
clmull 3 years ago
OMG i love music at the climax just before Mike kills Rooney
gamestar92 3 years ago
amazing editing
best scene in the movie.
calm chaos.
Finish it off with some sad piano. and you have the best scene ever created.
Thank you Sam Mendez
loser23jtw 3 years ago
Great cinematography!, combines eerie music with silent action.
appoNo1 3 years ago
I respect the title of the music - Ghosts.
The music itself is very against type, and spot-on serious.
The folks who made this film know something about vengeance: what it can do, and what it can't.
ld80061 3 years ago
excellence
Anci3ntOn3 3 years ago
what a movie, one of the finest ever made if not thee finest ! what great actors, legendary
yermaw145 3 years ago
Every aspect of Road to Perdition's craftsmanship was a masterwork - the art direction, sound mixing and especially the cinematography ranks among the finest ever.
JasonAndyAli 3 years ago 2
'I'm glad its you'. Best movie ever
huisman13 3 years ago 2
the coolest scene in the whole movie.
K3ynan42 3 years ago
best line of the movie is when newman says"there are only murderers in this room".
knowledgetrigger 3 years ago
wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Kullg4r 3 years ago
definitely one of the best movies of all time. cinematographer conrad l hall is a genius
theREALwogstar 3 years ago
This is the best scene of the movie
littleguy136 3 years ago 6
Very Sad
XxXxMammothXxXx 3 years ago
I love this movie this scene is a classic
Templar799 3 years ago 2
What's the name of the song in the background? Is it on the soundtrack?
tenpenny12 3 years ago
Ghost
RawVSsamckdown 3 years ago
very underrated movie, it was in my eyes a classic, a masterpeace.
CKapps 3 years ago
I'm Glad is You
lizardomanson 3 years ago
AMAZING!!!
JohneyAmerica 4 years ago 3
At 1:47, I slightly jump everytime Tom Hanks does that. The tommy gun is no joke, would hate to stir at the barrell of one of those bad boys.
b75s 4 years ago
I meant to say STARE.
b75s 4 years ago
Tommy Guns are still big today to, the typewritter is some scary shit.
JohneyAmerica 4 years ago 2
Great movie, but I find it so depressing.
Hopkinator 4 years ago
Great Movie, one of Tom Hanks best.
StubbleJoe 4 years ago
i like when connor said ''it's all so fuckin' hysterical'' jaja to the boy jajajajaj
mirak25 4 years ago
haha, yes! and the boy says that then to his brother!
but, I love the film...especially this scene! really touching...
BehindBlueEyes15 4 years ago
this movie is so underrated it makes me not sleep at night, this should be as famous as the godfather
CKapps 4 years ago 8
sam Mendes, one of the best contemporary directors.
EvilRadiatedMonkey 4 years ago
this movie completely caught me off gaurd when I saw it for the first time....this movie IS the shit!
MistaSoe 4 years ago
The best movie ever made.
Christopherno1 4 years ago
Tom Hanks is one hell of an actor
Bobbyeagle 4 years ago
ya!
HxCJohnny02 4 years ago
I've ranked this the best scene ever in cinema. Would anyone else care to agree?
Amazing cinematography with beautiful colors, and perfect use of sound along with that great musical score that haunts me to this day. And I would say that the line, "I'm glad it's you.", is one of the best lines ever.
larma7 4 years ago 2
im not sure if its the greatest, i aint seen enough movies to make that judgement but this scene definitly my top 5 of all time that ive seen. good choice
SilverLaker123 4 years ago
Well, I haven't seen enough films yet either I suppose. But from what I've seen I think it's the best.
larma7 4 years ago
i tried to post a comment before, don't know why doesn't show lol... anyway it's a great scene, i would rank it way up there, it's hard to say if it's the best. i mean, there are a lot of movies and great scenes. but this gets me everytime. one of the best scenes ever. not only the scene but also the movie are masterpieces. the camera work and the acting in this scene is amazing but the best thing for me it's the music. brilliant.
squall697 4 years ago
Yes, the music is a big part of it. But I think more importantly is the sound. It's complete silence except for the music until it cuts away to Newman's final line.
Road to Perdition is really a unique film. It's not a real abrasive film. Not overly violent or graphic; not real loud; not too edgy. The film speaks for itself.
larma7 4 years ago
THE best scene in the entire movie.
MyPersonalVendetta 4 years ago
what's all this shit about being a gangster is not the way to go? gangster's always look out for their own. they were the immigrants in those days. they were the courts of justice for the people who couldn't go to the cops. i'm not saying what they did was right, but in the end, it was all about the family. pick up a history book guys. the most visually breath taking movie i have seen in my life. hanks's greatest performance.
maha607 4 years ago