The Place Beyond The Pines

The Place Beyond The Pines isn't a movie, its a journey. When you feel as if your apart of the film your watching you know somebody did something right, whether it was Gosling or Derek Cianfrance, someone did something right.

The story follows a biker named Luke, who after visiting a past one night stand discovers he has a child. He knows he must help provide for his child and hopes to be around to help raise his kid. But, without any money and only a dirt bike to his name, he and a newly found friend begin a new hobby, robbing banks to provide for his family.

The films director is known for his life sucking film Blue Valentine which some found dull and emotionless, and to some extent I agree. But he successfully reuses the mood set in Blue Valentine in The Place Beyond The Pines without making it dull and unwatchable. In Fact, I was sitting on the edge of my seat for most of the film. I applaud him for his action sequences, camera work, editing,  acting and choice of mood. I also credit the films success to actors like Eva Mendes, Bradley Cooper, Ray Liotta, Craig Von Hook and of coarse Ryan Gosling which I figured out I enjoy more in films where he isn't forced to look good for teenage girls. I give this film 4 out of 4 stars. Sit through the whole thing... its well worth it.