Review of The Place Beyond the Pines (2013) by Wai L — 04 Feb 2014

Was expecting a lot more. Pales in comparison the Drive.

This review of The Place Beyond the Pines (2013) was written by Wai L on 04 Feb 2014.

The Place Beyond the Pines has generally received positive reviews.

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By Grant D (83) on 09 Sep 2018

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By Jennifer Heaton (346) for Alternative Lens (346) on 01 Nov 2018

A riveting tale of parenting and legacy that spans many years, The Place Beyond The Pines is like three movies in one…

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By David H (2,838) on 01 Oct 2017

Beautiful cinematography and a very good story line. The way that Cianfrance connected the characters was truly perfect in my mind…

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By Sami L (67) on 15 Jan 2018

Great acting, but a really shit, downer of a movie that I couldn't see the point of. All sins committed follow you through the generations…

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By Grant D (13) on 09 Sep 2018

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By Elaine M (229) on 04 Dec 2017

One of the best dramas ever made, Derek Cianfrance derives such realism and human emotion out of a fantastic story marked with stellar acting…

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