Review of Gone Baby Gone (2007) by Kevin B — 11 Jun 2013
Before there was the Town, before there was Argo, this little film called Gone Baby Gone shot into theaters way back in 2007. Ben Affleck directing? Really, that guy? That's what we all though. Now, in 2013, if you backpedal, you see how wrong we really were.
Gone Baby Gone is a gripping crime drama, set in an authentic Boston, with strong performances. Affleck & Monaghan are great in their leading man and woman roles, but it's the supporting cast that thrills.
Ed Harris, Morgan Freeman, and especially Wire alum Amy Ryan. This is a top-notch movie that really put Affleck on the map, and allowed him to go on and create larger films. Even though you could argue that The Town and Argo are more technically proficient, better directed films, nothing compares to the raw power of Gone Baby Gone.
This is still Affleck's best film.
This review of Gone Baby Gone (2007) was written by Kevin B on 11 Jun 2013.
Gone Baby Gone has generally received very positive reviews.
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