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BrianSez's Review

Summary - Very Good 3.5

This story turns into a bigger story film starts with Ryan Gosling, perfect at the ‘reckless ex-con dad’ conflicted over his desire to be a loving dad then morphs in to a bad-cop movie focusing on Bradley Cooper (and what bad-cop movie could be without Ray Liotta) and then brings it full circle. This interconnected web of stories is done really well for the story itself, but is made great by the very good cast of characters who glue the drama together in fine form.

Acting - Very Good 3.5

Male Stars - Very Good 3.5

Female Stars - Very Good 3.5

Female Costars - Very Good 3.5

Male Costars - Very Good 3.5

Film - Very Good 3.5

Direction - Very Good 3.5

Dialogue - Very Good 3.5

Music - Very Good 3.5

Visuals - Very Good 3.5

Edge - Risqué 2.1

Sex Titillating 2.1

Violence Fierce 2.1

Rudeness Salty 2.1

Reality - Glib 2.0

Circumstantial - Glib 2.0

Biological - Glib 2.0

Physical - Glib 2.0

3 Comments

  • Wick Mar 26, 2017 11:09PM

    Regarding BrianSez’s Review
    “and what bad-cop movie could be without Ray Liotta” Indeed.

  • Wick May 9, 2013 9:05PM

    Regarding Tripod’s Review
    You’re a tough grader Tripod, so I’m pleased you saw fit to give it quality grade just a tick below the one I awarded.

    As usual, I got a kick out of reading your commentary. Insightful and funny.

  • BrianSez Apr 20, 2013 8:43AM

    Regarding Wick’s Review
    Just saw the trailer last night. And after your review, I’m looking forward to this one!

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