Gone Baby Gone
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Movie Reviews of Gone Baby Gone
Movie Review: Bad ending
Summary: 3 Stars
I had heard a lot about this movie and I was excited to get it. Most of the performances were very good and I thought Casey Affleck was good and believable in this role. Michelle Monaghan made a good team with him and was gorgeous as usual. The other major cast members gave good performances.
The story is intriguing where you have to follow this guy go through the investigation and he gets some bum leads and some good ones.
The thing I didn't like about the movie was the didactic that the state knows better what to do for kids as opposed to their parents.
Why did Ben Affleck need to shove this bleeding heart liberal message down our throats at the end? It ruined the movie for me.
Almost a really good movie.
Movie Review: Will Somebody Think of the Children?
Summary: 4 Stars
The Good Things
*Filming style is not bad. It doesn't present any really strong imagery, but does have unique settings and some interesting camera angles.
*Thrilling, suspenseful scenes of drama. A little bit of action.
*Pretty strong emotions.
*Pretty good story.
*Good characters; excellent dialogue.
*Somewhat thought-provoking.
*Some good music.
The Bad Things
*Camermanship gets a little jumpy.
I find it hard to take Ben Affleck seriously. Surprisingly, he managed to write and direct a respectable, worthwhile film. The characters are deep, interesting, and have lots of great thought-provoking dialogue. The story is well-told; if made by anybody else, I think it could have come across as shallow, contrived, or hoaky. Instead, this film surpasses most other thrillers (like "Along Came a Spider") by generating strong emotions and churning out some interesting questions about the story and characters.
The DVD has good quality image and sound, and contains a number of featurettes and deleted scenes.
Movie Review: A Straining of Credulity
Summary: 3 Stars
"Gone, Baby, Gone" is a film with great potential that somehow fails to deliver. It is a "whodunit" that, in the end, lapses into implausibility. Only the most credulous viewer could believe all the twists and turns of the plot.
The essence of the story involves the abduction of a small girl who was left unattended while the mother went to a bar. Apparently, this was not an isolated occasion. The mother is a heavy drinker and drug taker who mixes with bad company. Often, the child is left to her own devices.
My criticism of the film hinges on the implausible aspects of the plot. The film makers would have us believe that a high level conspiracy can exist within the Boston Police Department. Indeed, the conspiracy involves the covering up of child abduction and the resort to near vigilante tactics. Perhaps I have said too much and given away some aspects of the plot. This may be so but it is not entirely so. I am sure most viewers will not "click" to the story until near its end. Regardless, a cleverly contrived plot should not allow a story line that, upon reflection, is simply not believable.
Before I finish, I have one further criticism. The starring role is played by Casey Afleck. He performs well except for one point. Namely, his dialogue often descends to mumbling. Is it just me? I suspect not. If viewers have trouble comprehending dialogue from the lead player, then the film has problems.
Movie Review: Gone baby, gone
Summary: 3 Stars
I liked the story. It was very interesting and had lots of potential.It could have been a WHOLE lot better without all the bad language! The acting was okay but nothing great.
The premise of the movie makes you think and rethink and question things about parenthood. A child is kidnapped and drowned but that is only the beginning of this story. The twist that developes is inescapable.
I can't recommend it for every one because it has such bad language.
Movie Review: Gone Baby Gone
Summary: 5 Stars
Great start for actor turn director Ben Affleck. He definitely has the feel of the neighborhoods within Boston and the daily struggle these people endure. Great acting, movie score,art direction and direction. A must see!