THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES - archive from 22nd May 2013

Saw 'THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES' last night, and highly recommend that you do too!

This is a gritty, gripping emotional story of cause & effect spanning almost 20 years, and tracing the implications of one mans act and the ripple effect of his actions upon family and those around him. At times subtlely stirring, at others confrontational, at others fast paced, and at others slow and meandering, there are rich performances from leads Ryan Gosling (travelling fair motorcycle stuntman), Bradley Cooper (aspiring DA) and ably shaking off his 'Hangover' mantle, Eva Mendez (love interest & torn mother) and ably supported by our own Ben Mendelsohn with Ray Liotta (each criminals on either side of the law). 

This is a long & satisfying offering from a first time Director giving us a jigsaw puzzle film that twists and turns and commands your attention throughout. 'The Place Beyond The Pines' has to rate as one of the must-see movies of the year. 

Rent it out now on DVD if you haven't seen this great film already - you don't need the big screen - your Plasma TV at home will do, and enjoy with a pizza and a cold beer!

-Steve, at Odeon Online-