Review of The Place Beyond the Pines (2013) by Tyranian — 27 Feb 2020

Film with good performances and heady themes but the various threads are not satisfyingly resolved.

This review of The Place Beyond the Pines (2013) was written by Tyranian on 27 Feb 2020.

The Place Beyond the Pines has generally received positive reviews.

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