I have to agree with what a lot of people have been saying—Ben Affleck makes a much better director than actor. His brother is definitely the better actor. Still, even though I'd seen Casey Affleck in plenty of movies before, since seeing The Assassination of Jesse James, I've been unable to think of him as anyone but Robert Ford. Once I get used to him as a new character, I definitely begin to enjoy the new movie more.I don't have much to say about this film. It was okay. It wasn't quite "just another mystery," but it was close. There were definitely more (and better) twists, but I spent a lot of the movie not quite sure what was going on, so it was hard to enjoy. Once I got to the ending and it all came together, I thought "Wow, good stuff." It just took too long to get there. The ending definitely leaves you something to think about and discuss over the dinner table though.
Other positive aspects of the movie: cast/acting, score by Harry Gregson-Williams (who I've loved since the brilliant Kingdom of Heaven score)—especially "Opening," end credits song by Alexi Murdoch (who I also love, and I wish I could get my hands on this new song), and... that's about it. So pretty much the cast and the music.
Besides the deep philosophical/moral questions I was left with after this film, I did have one other question: why does every movie I see that takes place in Boston involve squalor, crime, and corrupted cops/politicians, etc.? I used to think Boston was a nice place, until I started watching movies. Hmmm.
Rating: 3.0
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