Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Eva Mendes, Rose Byrne, Ray Liotta
2013-03-20
A motorcycle stunt rider considers committing a crime in order to provide for his wife and child, an act that puts him on a collision course with a cop-turned-politician.
Didn't expect much goin' in, but The Place Beyond the Pines surprised me. It's got that depth I ain't always lookin' for, but it hit home. The story weaves through generations, showing how choices ripple out. Gosling's character was complex, not just a good guy or a bad one, and that made it interesting. If you're lookin' for somethin' with a bit more substance, this one's worth a watch.
