Review of Ain't Them Bodies Saints (2013) by Aisam A — 18 Jun 2013

I thought the film was so so. It felt like they were trying to copy the styles of Terrence Malik or John Sayles in this movie. It reminded me of movies like A Perfect World, Bonnie and Clyde, Lone Star, Oh Brother Where Aret Though, and Brothers. The film was a bit predictable. I didn't think the editing on the film was good. The pacing was off. Some scenes were too slow.

Casey Affleck was good here. I like when he plays roles like this one as well as Assassination of Jessie James and Killer Inside Me. I still think his best role was in the Killer Inside Me. Rooney Mara was ok, but I think another actress in that role would have done a better job. I believe Natalie Portman would have nailed the role. Mara has no on screen chemistry with Affleck, in my opinion. Ben Foster is great in his role.

Overall, the film is worth checking out for the performances in it.