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Ryan Gosling | ... | ||
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Craig Van Hook | ... | |
Eva Mendes | ... | ||
Olga Merediz | ... | ||
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Angelo Anthony Pizza | ... |
Baby Jason
(as Anthony Angelo Pizza Jr.)
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Mahershala Ali | ... | ||
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John Facci | ... |
Priest
(as Rev. John Facci)
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Ben Mendelsohn | ... | ||
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Tula | ... |
Robin's Dog
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Penny | ... |
Robin's Dog
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Cynthia Pelletier-Sullivan | ... |
Teller #1 - Bank #1
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Mackenzie Trainor | ... |
Teller #2 - Bank #1
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Nicole Califano | ... |
Teller #3 - Bank #1
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Shannon Plumb | ... | |
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Tracey Agustin | ... |
Teller #1 - Bank #2
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A mysterious and mythical motorcycle racer, Luke, (Ryan Gosling) drives out of a traveling carnival globe of death and whizzes through the backstreets of Schenectady, New York, desperately trying to connect with a former lover, Romina, (Eva Mendes) who recently and secretly gave birth to the stunt rider's son. In an attempt to provide for his new family, Luke quits the carnival life and commits a series of bank robberies aided by his superior riding ability. The stakes rise as Luke is put on a collision course with an ambitious police officer, Avery Cross, (Bradley Cooper) looking to quickly move up the ranks in a police department riddled with corruption. The sweeping drama unfolds over fifteen years as the sins of the past haunt the present days lives of two high school boys wrestling with the legacy they've inherited. The only refuge is found in the place beyond the pines. Written by StudioCanal
I have to applaud "The Place Beyond the Pines" for its effort. This film has a fantastic premise and was certainly ambitious with its story. The risks it took and the tale it was attempting to tell are truly fantastic. Unfortunately for this film (and those watching), it never truly succeeds. This is due to some terrible pacing and badly written characters. It's hard to care about any of them, as none of the interesting ones are given enough time to become fully developed. Those who do get sufficient screen time, just aren't that attention grabbing, despite some descent acting. I would also just like to state that after watching this film, I wanted to strangle Emory Cohen. I'm sure he's a fine actor, but he plays probably one of the most aggravating/obnoxious/annoying characters I have seen in recent history. On the bright side, this film contains some great cinematography and a fantastic soundtrack. Seriously, instead of watching this boring and convoluted mess, get on Spotify right now and listen to the soundtrack, you'll have a better time.