Review of The Place Beyond the Pines (2013) by Criticalstate — 21 May 2013
In a time when it is difficult to see something truly original or epic in theaters, The Place Beyond the Pines offers a bold attempt at being both. Essentially split into three interweaving stories of a criminal, a cop, and their two young sons.
Very well acted, competently written, and with a somber soundtrack that establishes its dreary and cynical tone throughout. Far superior to Blue Valentine, which I found pretentious and unspectacular.
This is one of the good ones, and well worth a shot if you can still catch it in the cinema.
This review of The Place Beyond the Pines (2013) was written by Criticalstate on 21 May 2013.
The Place Beyond the Pines has generally received positive reviews.
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