the place beyond the pines
A motorcycle stunt rider turns to robbing banks as a way to provide for his lover and their newborn child, a decision that puts him on a collision course with an ambitious rookie cop navigating a department ruled by a corrupt detective.
The Place Beyond the Pines is an ambitious and riveting crime drama. One of the best films of the year. Filmmaking doesn't get much better than this. I was hooked from the first frame, with Ryan Gosling as Luke Glanton, a carnival motorcycle stunt rider, covered with tattoos and flicking a switchblade. Blue Valentine director, Derek Cianfrance does a fantastic job, and I'm interested to see his other work. The cinematography and music is stunning. Excellent performances all around. Ryan Gosling amazes me yet again, giving a similar performance to his role in Drive. A silent and mysterious character that lashes out violently. He makes you think weather he's the good guy or the bad guy. This is the best Bradley Cooper has ever been as Avery Cross, a police officer troubled after called a hero for something he regret. Eva Mendes, Ray Liotta, Ben Mendelsohn and Dane DeHaan are all very good in there roles. At 140 minutes, some may find the long running time tedious and stretched-out. Even though the third act wasn't as strong as the first and second, it always kept my attention on it's unpredictable storytelling. The Place Beyond the Pines is one of the essential movies of the year.
The Place Beyond the Pines is an ambitious and riveting crime drama. One of the best films of the year. Filmmaking doesn't get much better than this. I was hooked from the first frame, with Ryan Gosling as Luke Glanton, a carnival motorcycle stunt rider, covered with tattoos and flicking a switchblade. Blue Valentine director, Derek Cianfrance does a fantastic job, and I'm interested to see his other work. The cinematography and music is stunning. Excellent performances all around. Ryan Gosling amazes me yet again, giving a similar performance to his role in Drive. A silent and mysterious character that lashes out violently. He makes you think weather he's the good guy or the bad guy. This is the best Bradley Cooper has ever been as Avery Cross, a police officer troubled after called a hero for something he regret. Eva Mendes, Ray Liotta, Ben Mendelsohn and Dane DeHaan are all very good in there roles. At 140 minutes, some may find the long running time tedious and stretched-out. Even though the third act wasn't as strong as the first and second, it always kept my attention on it's unpredictable storytelling. The Place Beyond the Pines is one of the essential movies of the year.