Starring: Bradley Cooper, Ryan Gosling, Dane DeHaan
After quitting his job as a stunt motorcyclist, Luke
“Heartthrob” Glanton discovers that he’s a father. Wanting to provide, Luke uses
his skills as a motorcyclist to become a bank robber; a career that he
discovers to be quite skilled in. However, when a bank robbery goes wrong, his
encounter with a cop (Cooper) has far-reaching consequences.
The Place Beyond The Pines has accomplished something very
difficult. The film has taken what is essentially a bi-generational saga and
distilled it into a two hour long story. Conventional wisdom says that that
shouldn’t work, however it is pulled off rather commendably. A tale of crime,
corruption and the relationship between fathers and sons, the performances are
strong, aiding an engrossing story. The mid-story twist is perhaps a little
much to swallow, but other than that this film comes highly recommended.
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