The Place Beyond the Pines (2012) - Starring Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Eva Mendes, Dane DeHaan, Rose Byrne, Emory Cohen, Ray Liotta, Bruce Greenwood. Written by Derek Cianfrance, Ben Coccio, and Darius Marder. Directed by Derek Cianfrance. Rated R. Available on DVD.
The Place Beyond the Pines is an epic film, telling of two sets of sons and fathers over the course of 15 years. It's split into three acts and each features an action that has consequence for both families. It's greatly acted, especially by Gosling, Cooper, and DeHaan. It's a shame that this film wasn't even mentioned at the Oscars last year. The performances alone should have been to get this film in the Oscar conversation. But just because it was overlooked doesn't mean it's worth missing. It's a great film that really focuses on consequences and the relationships between father and sons, and how sons sometimes turn into their fathers. The story is well-written, though sometimes feels too familiar. It's a movie that was mostly overlooked and that's a shame.
Rating: 4 out of 5.
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