Road to Perdition (2002) – Filmsack Show Notes

INTRO

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This week on Filmsack we hit the Road to Perdition when our favorite Tom with a mustache… no, not the private eye in Hawaii… the other Tom.. you know the one from Family Ties who plays the Uncle. Yeah Uncle Tom.. No, not like that… Tom Hanks… I am talking about Tom Hanks alright and he’s on the run with his son and a Tommy Gun. No, not the one from Rocky V. The one in his briefcase. You know what… forget I ever mentioned Tom and just settle in as we watch this 2002 all-star Crime/Triller, Coming of Age, Mobster Movie based on the Graphic Novel of the same name set in the very real world of the 1930s prohibition era and fictionalized for our dramatic pleasure.

Anywho, People always thought I grew up on a farm. And I guess, in a way, I did. A farm built on lies, stolen mob money and my dead mom’s sister’s dog that I took from her beach home. I guess she ded? Shrug* …. But I lived a lifetime before that, a life where I had a job as a paperboy, where I road my bike up hills both ways in the snow and when the day was done… I smoked a pipe and got into snowball fights with my little brother… and when they ask why… I always give the same answer. I just tell them… cause I was 12 … and it was the 1930s… and daddy’s had to drink in secret…. and mommies had to take it.

Randy, I’m glad it’s you. Now stop crying ya big baby!

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BRIEF

Mike Sullivan (Tom Hanks) is an enforcer for powerful Depression-era Midwestern mobster John Rooney (Paul Newman). Rooney’s son, Connor (Daniel Craig), is jealous of the close bond they share, and when Mike’s eldest son, Michael (Tyler Hoechlin), witnesses a hit, Connor uses the incident as an excuse to murder Sullivan’s wife (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and youngest son. Forced to flee, Sullivan and Michael set out on a journey of revenge and self-discovery.

Rated: R
2002 ‧ Crime/Thriller ‧ 1h 57m

LINKS

IMDB – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0257044/

WIKIPEDIA – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_to_Perdition

Rotten Tomatoes – https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/road_to_perdition

TVTropes – https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Film/RoadToPerdition

WHERE TO WATCH

Prime – https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.2cb91522-1f2d-bf11-cc43-12681c3e1821

MORE WAYS TO WATCH – https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/road-to-perdition

TRAILER/CLIPS

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SHOW NOTES

Is this the one with Tom Hanks and the funny mustache?
There are many stories about Michael Sullivan. Some say he was a decent man. Some say there was no good in him at all. But I once spent 6 weeks on the road with him, in the winter of 1931. This is our story.
This movie makes me cold.
This paper kid is flowing against traffic.
These people are obviously working hard in lousy conditions.
Thanks Mr. Miller… Who me? Just biking it and smoking my pipe… as is the way of my people. SNOW BALL FIGHT! It was a different time.
I am doing MATH! it ain’t going so good. Maybe it is the smoking.
Go fetch my father… but Pa got a gun.
We doing aight
It’s a wake…so I don’t want to see those dice.
Love this music. It really sets the time period.
Great sets… great attention to detail.
I notice you looking at the drip pan.. ice helps preserve the body… the coins are to show I am keeping my eyes on my money.
Putting ’em on ice.
Call the cops! Grandpa is playing dice with the kids in the wine cellar?
Man… these house… mansions
Remind me.. which little Sullivan are you?
Mr. Rooney sent me to get his jacket…
Welcome to my home… “Family…”
Ain’t been the same since I lost my wife.
Danny tackled his own quarterback. Mistakes… we all make ’em… see ya Danny.
Hope he gets to heaven at least an hour before the devil finds out.
Danny never told a lie… we will just have to see.
Where would this town be without John Rooney.
… and you are done Danny’s brother. Let’s get you home.
Take Mike with ya… just talk… nothing more.
Round and round we go in the dance of round and round… harf!!
Not a lot to do other than drink and smoke… and smoke some more…while you drink.
His right hand man. Literally, on the piano. They make beautiful music together and Daniel Craig likes it… so does everybody! Clap clap clap… why are you always smiling… cause it is all so fucking hysterical…dark face!
Pa didn’t have a pa. I know that…but what’s his job. He goes on missions for Mr. Rooney… now… I am just stealing wholesale from The Lone Ranger.
The preferred son vs the one who is like you.
Stowaway! We are just talking to him.. that is why I brought my tommy gun that goes brrrr.
We went from snow to rain. The action is melting.
Watching through his dad’s pant legs
I’m sorry your brother was a liar.
We are just talking. Danny never sold no booze.
You think we don’t know. You been spending so much time in Chicago.
What was that… that was not talking… that was shooting.
father of the year
does mom know?
mom knows
A man of honor always keeps his word.
I am talking about the dice…nope… you know what I am talking about.
Natural Law. Sons are trouble for their father.
I would like to apologize! Try again!
Sorry about the 2 wakes in a month pa.
Give me the names and tell me who to visit.
Violence begets violence.
I will not fight with the other boys… 100 hundred times.
always money for thrills and twists
Kill Sullivan and all debts are paid.
Who me? Just sitting at the dining room table in the dark contemplating my life choices.
I curse the day you were ever born… now give daddy a hug.
This house is not our home anymore. It is just an empty building.
Go see Lynch… do not go see Father Calloway
You have friends in Ireland and leave.
So where is Conner… I don’t have any business with you.. I have business with you..
I’m just the messenger. Then give Mr. Rooney a message for me. Blam.
Give me the gun…
There is a man there… in Chicago… got to find out where he stands.
Passing the crossroads
A room full of guys reading the paper. Seems safe enough.
He had the sheriff covered. The masked man. Now I am sad
I would like to work for you…and you turn a blind eye to what I have to do.
Those same people have been protecting you… if you turn.. you won’t make it… not alone and not with a little boy. You protecting him already.
Go home and bury your wife and child. It ain’t that simple.
Do the dad… how about the kid? Don’t do the kid… but he may come after you someday.
We know a guy… he is gifted.
He was raping my wife.. so I stabbed him
I am here to photo.. but this guy seems to still be alive.. After his kitchen knife to the chest.
He ain’t dead… I got it… no problem.
$1600 dollars is my rate… and what I make on the photographs are mine.
The kid is 12… what do I do with the kid? I take care of the kid as well.. but they said.
Your momma’s sister Sara lives in Perdition. By the lake.. she will take you in. Took you there when you were a child… oh yeah.. the dog.
The hired killer attended the funeral of his dead wife and kid.
That is a lot of candles. Gonna look at each and every one.
Take a Mary… leave a Mary.
She will be there in 2 days.
Ballsy… calling your old house while on the run.
Dangit… I hate how good he is.
Englewood! The restaurant.
I’m not hungry. I just want to read.
That sign says EAT.. do EAT!
Jude Law is so fucking creepy in this. All slouched over and shit.
This kid has a supernatural power of being where he isn’t expected.
You got a special.. Everything is special.. except the food.
What does he recognize about Jude Law’s teeth. It is a free country.. used to be.
To be paid to do what you love.. that is the dream..
I’m a salesman. Machine parts.
I got a sweet tooth.. I’m press.. can you keep a secret. I’m something of a rarity. I shoot the dead. Dead bodies that is… I don’t kill ’em.
I’m fascinated by the look of the dead. But it sure makes you feel alive.. don’t it.
Act like a drunk.. sneak out back… and stab a tire.
What is going on. When I say get down.. you get down. When I say eat… you eat.
Stop it Michael.. this is not your fault.
You have to listen to me now.
Chicago keeps its money all over the state… I’m going to need your help
This is the clutch.. this is the gas.
I’m going to need a get away man.
Can I make 1 suggestion… no.
Michael there is a tractor.. watch out for the tractor. Oh yeah…
I want dirty money only. I want all of Capone’s money.
You can keep it… call it a processing fee. Always trust a bank manager.
Hurt them where it hurts. Take their money…
Oh man. Jude Law needs to cut them nails.
Just robbing banks for dirty money and growing some stubble.
How much do you want.. $200 dollars. Deal.. this kid. Could I have had more.. you’ll never know.
Making his problem… our problem.
You are not a prisoner. You are being protected. You don’t know your thumb from your dick.
I am the future…. so don’t talk to me that way ever again.
McGuire do what you have to.
Who is the accountant?. There is no Mrs Accountant.
I like to twirl coins. Right mister.. byeee
You hit that horn twice…
Damnit.. this egg is too stiff for my bacon!
Top marks for speed.. no marks for cookery.
This is the best hotel in the area.. and you are so particular.
It is all business. You need something to trade. That is how business works.
Dangit… stupid stock ticker…
Shoot the glass lamp…
Oppsy. Killed the accountant.
Tis but a flesh wound.
Nice family by the road. No kids. Waiting too late. Nice peaceful existence. Not fancy… but still
You don’t like math? What you like History?
Did you like Peter more than me.
I loved you the same… you should have said equal.
Peter was sweet. You were like me. I didn’t mean to be different. OK! good night pa. good talk.
“We left you something..” What? A mess? A mess of dirty money.
Hello John. I wanna talk.. Downstairs.
Read this. Connor has been stealing from your for years. Men like the McGoverns.
I thought I was working for you. He was betraying you.
I have always loved you like a son.
Think once you are gone… Connor is dead.
There are only murderers in this room. There is only one guarantee. None of us will make it to heaven. Michael could.
Then I will mourn the son I lost.
My gun. Some assembly required.
What are you gonna do? Just one last thing… and then it is done. Go back to bed Michael.
That quiet scene in the rain…at O’neils with the dead driver.
Out of the dark… with his weapon of choice… dem dead bodies. in the rain.
I’m glad it’s you. Love this scene. The anguish on his face.. the acceptance. The locals watching from the windows.
Gave up the boys room number.
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
All the guys just stepping aside. Mischief managed.
Is that the house? I knew there was a dog.
He can’t go to heaven. He is a murderer. This beach house would be heaven. This is the closest he will ever get to heaven.
Look at his face. Smile… only lunatics smile… which is why he never smiles. He kept Michael from having to be a killer.
A real sorry… not like that fake shit… the father should apologize.
Just the best movie. This is what movies are.
I love how Jude Law does the flop on his death.
My father’s only fear was that his son would follow down the same road. That was the last time I ever held a gun.
People always believed I grew up on a farm… and I guess I did… I lived a lifetime on the road. When people ask me if.. I always give them the same answer.. I just tell them.. He was my father.