THE COMPANY YOU KEEP - archive from 2nd May 2013.

Saw 'THE COMPANY YOU KEEP' this week and was unsure what to expect but pleasantly surprised. This is Produced, Directed and stars the iconic Robert Redford with an ensemble cast that takes in Shia LaBoeuf, Chris Cooper, Stanley Tucci, Brendan Gleeson, Nick Nolte, Julie Christie, Susan Sarandon, Uncle Tom Cobbley and all! 

Robert Redford looks like he is 187 years old with his well worn weathered features, and I think it is time he spent more time invested behind the camera than in front (NB - this was before seeing the excellent 'All is Lost') That said, here he turns in a convincing tale of an ageing freedom fighter from the 70's who like his cohorts of that era have lived 'undercover' in American society for the last 30+ years escaping their crimes of a bygone American time that US history would rather forget. 

Shia LaBoeuf is a convincing small town reporter investigating this case and closely linked others before uncovering the truth and conspiracies surrounding this story are unravelled by the ensuing FBI. A few twists & turns, a slow burn, a solid storyline, believable performances and worthy of your attention - but you can wait for the DVD to see it in the comfort of your living room!

-Steve, at Odeon Online-