Gone Baby Gone - Page 2

Dominic · #1 10-20-2007, 01:52 PM

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The thing is, he used to have that pop. Now he seems like he's always waiting to unleash it in another scene that never comes. There's never a pay-off for watching him almost get there.

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I think that's more the film's failing than his...Hollywoodland was recent and he was excellent in that...in fact, I was surprised he wasn't nominated for an Oscar.

Rick Nebiolo · #2 11-06-2007, 05:41 AM

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I am sort of getting tired of Morgan Freeman, he is getting in that Pacino mode for me where every time I see him on the screen he seems to be acting the same--different roles but same beat down, weathered, boring old man w/o any pop. Pacino plays the guy that has to yell every time he talks and over act every scene. Sucks b/c both guys are classic. I don't know if I explained that very well.

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Saw it tonight. Morgan Freeman's character was the one role I thought was completely miscast. Otherwise it was great for all the reasons Dom and the others in the thread have mentioned.

~ Rick

Rick Nebiolo · #3 11-06-2007, 02:07 PM

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Morgan Freeman's character was the one role I thought was completely miscast. Otherwise it was great for all the reasons Dom and the others in the thread have mentioned. - Rick

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Ty Burr of the The Boston Globe represented my thoughts regarding the casting of Morgan Freeman in this review excerpted below:

"Affleck's not certain what to do about race, though - he is from these parts, isn't he? - and white characters in the book have been cast with black actors (Gathegi, Morgan Freeman as a police captain) in ways that don't feel entirely organic to the tale. Yes, we're a more modern, cosmopolitan city than Lehane and "The Departed" indicate; no, Southie is not now nor ever has been all mook. And, yes, we're still chained to our ghosts. When the great Boston movie is finally made, it will deal with class and race and the past, and no one here will want to see it.

That said, "Gone Baby Gone" gets tantalizingly close.

Phresh · #4 11-09-2007, 01:54 AM

I missed the first 30 minutes or so, but still enjoyed the movie thoroughly. The ending was pretty hard for me to process with it waffling back and forth so hard. I'm gonna DL it and watch the beginning tonight.

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So who is this guy who plays Bubba? Slaine, wtf kind of a name is that, and no pic. Also this sounds awesome.

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He's an underground rapper. When him and Patrick roll up to the house in his SUV or whatever, the rap song being played is by Slaine.

katyseagull · #5 10-20-2007, 11:19 AM

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Director Affleck gets everything right - from the minor roles to the Boston feel of the film...this is an excellent companion piece to that other film adapted from a Dennis Lehan book, Mystic River. The only quibble I have is all the loose ends at the end are maybe tied up a bit tool cleanly and quickly...but it's a minor point.

What I'm most impressed with is not in the twists and turns of the plot (and there are plenty) but in the twists and turns in the characters we get to know. People we think of as good turn bad but then turn good again...sort of. This is a movie that does not shy away from admitting there are a million shades of gray to everyone's motivations in life, nor does it shy away from the Big Questions: the end of the film poses such a conundrum I'm not sure I could answer it myself with any faith.

The lead protagonist is faced with a perplexing moral question, yet he takes stand on one side - and risks losing everything he has - on that principle. I can't remember there being a film character so basically good in the face of life's evils.

Gone Baby Gone is a great film and makes me wonder what the hell took Affleck so long between Good Will Hunting and this. He obviously is more talented behind the camera than he is in front of it.

Four out of Five stars.

Mod Edit: Fixed your title.

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Really great review Dom. Based on your post I am now very excited about seeing this movie. Always liked Ben Affleck so it's nice to hear that he does something well. Especially like the way you phrased the part I bolded (above). I tend to agree with you that there are a million shades of gray to everyone's motivations. Sounds like a very cool story and can't wait to see it.

Dominic · #6 10-20-2007, 01:37 PM

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Director Affleck gets everything right - from the minor roles to the Boston feel of the film...this is an excellent companion piece to that other film adapted from a Dennis Lehan book, Mystic River. The only quibble I have is all the loose ends at the end are maybe tied up a bit tool cleanly and quickly...but it's a minor point.

What I'm most impressed with is not in the twists and turns of the plot (and there are plenty) but in the twists and turns in the characters we get to know. People we think of as good turn bad but then turn good again...sort of. This is a movie that does not shy away from admitting there are a million shades of gray to everyone's motivations in life, nor does it shy away from the Big Questions: the end of the film poses such a conundrum I'm not sure I could answer it myself with any faith.

The lead protagonist is faced with a perplexing moral question, yet he takes stand on one side - and risks losing everything he has - on that principle. I can't remember there being a film character so basically good in the face of life's evils.

Gone Baby Gone is a great film and makes me wonder what the hell took Affleck so long between Good Will Hunting and this. He obviously is more talented behind the camera than he is in front of it.

Four out of Five stars.

Mod Edit: Fixed your title.

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Really great review Dom. Based on your post I am now very excited about seeing this movie. Always liked Ben Affleck so it's nice to hear that he does something well. Especially like the way you phrased the part I bolded (above). I tend to agree with you that there are a million shades of gray to everyone's motivations. Sounds like a very cool story and can't wait to see it.

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Glad you liked it, Katy...but just a warning - this movie is infinitely more disturbing than Twin Peaks...so don't blame me if you hate it! [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

youtalkfunny · #7 10-20-2007, 01:44 PM

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Always liked Ben Affleck

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I thought I was the only one.

I guess I'm the only GUY who likes Ben Affleck.

Or maybe the only hetero guy who likes him?

Dominic · #8 10-20-2007, 01:47 PM

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Always liked Ben Affleck

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I thought I was the only one.

I guess I'm the only GUY who likes Ben Affleck.

Or maybe the only hetero guy who likes him?

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I've always liked him, too...can't blame him for cashing in and making a few crappy movies...he also tries to stretch as an actor (Shakespeare in Love, Hollywoodland). He's got a likable, easy screen presence.