Review: Gone Baby Gone
When the name Ben Affleck comes up, people only tend to think of him as an actor, forgetting his whirlwind entry (as a writer) into Hollywood with the moving Good Will Hunting. Now besides writing, he’s adding the director’s seat to his resume (previously only directing one forgotten short movie), and again, he makes another impression.
With an all-star cast (inviting his little brother Casey to headline) he makes not only a surprisingly suspenseful thriller, but also an introspective journey filled with moral dilemmas. While there are some scenes where the overacting is touch-and-go, overall the drama comes across very well, and there are even a few smiles to be had during the first half.8-.