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The Place Beyond The Pines


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Had been wanting to see it since the trailers and finally did... Anyone else? What'd you think?

There were elements I wasn't happy with, but overall it was a good, complete movie, but I definitely had a sense of sadness from the turning point if the movie on. Still, I like how they wrapped everything up and came full circle. One of the more solid storylines I've witnessed in a while.

Fun fact: one of my fellow classmates from UNC was one of the producers of the film, although she graduated before me IIRC. Pretty cool though.

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Yeah I wasn't expecting what I saw, the trailer really misrepresented the movie. Probably on purpose to draw in viewers. Regardless, I really enjoyed it. Wasn't perfect, but overall a pretty powerful film with strong performances.

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Agreed with all of you. I was unhappy with the big twist, as it felt like a jarring surprise considering the way the film was portrayed in the trailers. That being said, after seeing the bulk of movies being put out lately with characteristic-less, depth-less characters, it was great to see a movie that intimately oulled you into each of the main players. And as scpanther said, the theme of fatherhood was really strong and resonant with me.

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I'll be honest here, I thought about walking out of the theatre when that twist happened lol.

 

same

 

it reminded me of when leonardo decaprio walked out of the elevator and got shot in the head in the departed. i threw my goddamn popcorn

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it reminded me of when leonardo decaprio walked out of the elevator and got shot in the head in the departed. i threw my goddamn popcorn

Haha, yes.

After how Scorcese threw Martin Sheen's character off the rooftop I should have seen it coming.

That is still one of my all time favorite films, and full of endless funny quotes.

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Lol @ that parallel... I hadn't thought about that, but that's the perfect comparison. The Departed is one of my favorite movies of all-time, but I was so pissed when Leo got shot. I'm usually good with predicting what will happen, and I never saw that coming, lol...

I heard they were making a sequel but I just don't know how it would work.

Regarding TPBTP, I was equal parts disappointed and angry that Gosling's character was killed. It felt unfair, but I think that is yet another recurring theme throughout the movie. I was so hoping they'd tell Cross in the hospital that Gosling had made it, but from the looks of it, I knew it was a given that he didn't.

My wife and I were saying that it felt like two different movies as well. It was as though his story ended and Cross' story began from there. But, how they brought it full-circle and took you through the evolution and catharsis of each character was really endearing despite the sour taste left over from Luke being killed.

That being said, I really want to beat the living piss out of Cross' son in real life, lol.

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Lol @ that parallel... I hadn't thought about that, but that's the perfect comparison. The Departed is one of my favorite movies of all-time, but I was so pissed when Leo got shot. I'm usually good with predicting what will happen, and I never saw that coming, lol...

I heard they were making a sequel but I just don't know how it would work.

Regarding TPBTP, I was equal parts disappointed and angry that Gosling's character was killed. It felt unfair, but I think that is yet another recurring theme throughout the movie. I was so hoping they'd tell Cross in the hospital that Gosling had made it, but from the looks of it, I knew it was a given that he didn't.

My wife and I were saying that it felt like two different movies as well. It was as though his story ended and Cross' story began from there. But, how they brought it full-circle and took you through the evolution and catharsis of each character was really endearing despite the sour taste left over from Luke being killed.

That being said, I really want to best the living piss out of Cross' son in real life, lol.

Hadn't heard of a sequel. The Departed is actually a remake. The original is a Chinese movie called Infernal Affairs, which I hear is a very good movie itself. I keep telling myself, but I need to get around to seeing it.

Yeah I agree. One of the only things that annoyed me was how stereotypical they made Bradley Coopers son.

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Yeah, iirc, I read about the possible sequel on the imdb page for the movie. I think I even read quotes from Mark Wahlberg on the casting and such. Could just be fan speculation, but fwiw, I would definitely be in line to see it. I didn't know it was a remake either, I thought it was completely inspired by the real-life mob boss in Boston that Nicholson's character was based on.

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Looks like it was possibly in the works but is dead now, which is honestly a relief. I don't think Wahlberg could carry the movie himself. The performances from the likes of Dicaprio, Nicholson, and Damon made that film.

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