Reservation Road

2007
R
1h 42m

IMDb RATING

6.6/10

25K

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Jennifer Connelly, Joaquin Phoenix, and Mark Ruffalo in Reservation Road (2007)

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Crime Drama Thriller

The lives of two families change forever after a fatal tragedy takes place on Reservation Road.The lives of two families change forever after a fatal tragedy takes place on Reservation Road.The lives of two families change forever after a fatal tragedy takes place on Reservation Road.

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IMDb RATING

6.6/10

25K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 2 nominations total

Videos13

Photos75

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Trivia
Mark Ruffalo was originally cast in Signs (2002), but left the film prior to shooting due to the discovery of a brain tumor. Ruffalo dreamt he contracted the tumor during shooting of Signs, which provoked him to visit a doctor. The tumor was benign, but Ruffalo took nearly a year to recover and lost hearing in his left ear. Production of Signs moved forward, and Joaquin Phoenix took Ruffalo's spot.

Goofs
At 1:21-1:22, when Ethan is in Luke's room and sees a picture of Luke and Dwight it is a horizontal picture. Yet when he picks it up, it is a vertical picture. There is only that one horizontal picture on the dresser.

Quotes
Grace Learner: Mrs. Wheldon was wondering if you'd like to play in the school concert. Maybe practice with her after school. You don't have to do anything you don't want to do.
Emma Learner: Can you hear music if you're in Heaven?
Grace Learner: [pauses] Yes.
Emma Learner: Okay, then. I'll do it.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Gone Baby Gone/Things We Lost in the Fire/Rendition/Reservation Road/30 Days of Night/I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With (2007)

Soundtracks
Allegro
Written by Joseph-Hector Fiocco
Arranged by Constance E. Barrett, DMA
Produced by Lou Brown and Constance E. Barrett, DMA

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Featured review

be prepared to be touched and saddened

This film is about a grieving family dealing with the loss of their son after a hit and run accident.

The plot is very strong, It shows the driver's guilt and shame, the unrelenting pursuit of the father trying to find the driver, and a grieving mother who wants to move on. The powerful performances are remarkably touching, especially of Joaquin Phoenix and Jennifer Connelly. The added twist in the complicated relationship between Dwight and Ethan is engagingly presented, and adds more melancholy and tension to the whole film.

"Reservation Road" is a surprising gem. It is almost scary that a split second decision can have such profound impact on oneself and others. be prepared to be touched and saddened by "Reservation Road".