When the Sullivans flee to Chicago, they end up at the Lexington Hotel: headquarters of the infamous gangster Al Capone. Related: The 25 Best Films On Netflix Right Now Road to Perdition received six Oscar nominations and won for Best Cinematography thanks to the work of Conrad Hall, who passed away six months after the film's release. Meanwhile, the elder Rooney tries to prevent a complete bloodbath, but realizes that it won't be easy given his protege's particular set of skills. A tragic sequence of events forces Michael and his son to hit the road, with a photographer/hitman named Harley Maguire ( Jude Law) not far behind.

(Tyler Hoechlin) accidentally witnesses a murder, making him a prime target for Rooney's heartless son, Connor (pre- James Bond Daniel Craig). In 1931, Sullivan's 12-year-old son Michael Jr. Submitted by Elizabeth G.Road to Perdition follows Michael Sullivan ( Tom Hanks), the muscle for his adoptive father/boss of Chicago's Irish underworld, John Rooney (Paul Newman). But be warned: once you pick them up you won't be able to put them down. While I am not a huge fan of graphic novels- I either love them or hate them- I highly recommend both of these titles, which can be read in one sitting of 1-2 hours. I couldn't put it down once I picked it up and was pleased to discover a sequel of sorts, On the Road, which fleshes out three different points in time in the original story. Violent and fast-paced this graphic novel provides action, a compelling story and well-developed characters. The black and white illustrations lend the perfect feel to this tale of sin and redemption. Throughout their meanderings all over the midwest Michael and his father forge a closer relationship, coming to respect and depend upon each other in ways they never did before. What follows is a father/son story, a revenge tale and a vision of the Depression era Chicago underworld.

is determined to get his son to Perdition, KS to the safety of an aunt and uncle. Upon arriving home they realize they are in trouble- the rest of their family has been murdered and they have to go on the run to survive.

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