Movie Title: Road to Perdition
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Starring: Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Daniel Craig, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jude Law, Tyler Hoechlin
Review: 'Road to Perdition' is based on the graphic novel from Max Allan Collins and Richard Piers Rayner. It's the story of a son (Tyler Hoechlin) who discovers his father (Tom Hanks) earns his living as a hitman. Within that premise it's a coming-of-age story and focuses on the relationships between fathers and sons. The all-star cast (Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Daniel Craig, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jude Law) fills the screen with dramatic tension, rousing action, and humanity. Paul Newman is especially good in his role as mobster John Rooney.
Fun Fact: According to author Max Allan Collins, the "Road to Perdition" graphic novel was an American homage to the manga series "Lone Wolf and Cub" by Kazuo Koike. Collins quoted Koike at the beginning of the book: "You must choose a road for yourself".