: The film critiques the post-WWII push for suburban perfection, showing it as a "hopeless emptiness."
Represents the fear of failure and the comfort of "fitting in." The "mentally ill" son of the neighbor. Revolutionary Road (2008)
: Mendes often places physical barriers (doorframes, windows) between Frank and April during fights. : The film critiques the post-WWII push for
To escape their mid-life malaise, April proposes moving to . The plan creates a temporary spark of hope and vitality. Revolutionary Road (2008)