Tuesday

Gone Baby Gone is a quite incredible film. Directed by Ben Affleck and starring his younger brother Casey, it's about a private detective in Boston who is asked to investigate the disappearance of a young girl. The voice-over narrator gives away that this movie is adapted from a novel, and although it's hard for me to say, it did feel as if this film managed to keep the richness of the novel and maintain the drama needed in a movie. Casey Affleck is a very natural, relaxed actor. The direction seems promising too - understated and subtle. The plot unfolds brilliantly. Although the narrative relies on a few cliches, overall it feels fresh and exciting, set in what feels like the raw, real suburbs of Boston. It's a well-made, well-written, well-acted drama. There's really little reason not to see it.