Review of The Place Beyond the Pines (2013) by Glenn S — 25 May 2014

I want all Ryan Gosling and no one else. Movie was boring during the second half.

This review of The Place Beyond the Pines (2013) was written by Glenn S on 25 May 2014.

The Place Beyond the Pines has generally received positive reviews.

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