Description (continued...) disappearance of a young girl in the working class neighborhood of Dorchester in South Boston. With plenty of twists and turns, the movie works as a solid crime thriller, but it's as a study of a place--and one's ability to either accept and embrace or ultimately break free from it--that the film flowers. Beneath the movie's street-tough justice and cop shop politics sits a very complicated view of the world, which Affleck delves into unflinchingly, thanks in large part to his ability to extract some excellent performances from his cast. Casey Affleck offers a nice mix of both steely resolve and vulnerability, while Harris presents a strong performance as a conflicted, emotionally tortured cop. Of particular note is Amy Ryan as the mother of the abducted girl. Her character's outrageous foul-mouthed demeanor ultimately ends up feeling both tragic and pathetic, with the only appropriate reactions being either pity or rage. It makes for an uncomfortable but affecting dichotomy. GONE BABY GONE signifies a confident and impressive turn behind the camera for one of Hollywood's more contentious stars. A Boston native himself, Affleck takes great care in evoking his city's entirety, from its undeniably ugly underbelly, to what feels like an almost primordial sense of community. It speaks to Affleck's substance as a director, and of good things to come. Country of Origin: USA Reviews "The film is effective throughout, and in its last shot it rigorously encapsulates a moral situation whose resonating implications justify everything that has gone before." Film Comment | 09/01/2007 | p.68 3.5 stars out of 4 -- "Affleck's first time at bat as a filmmaker is more than promising, it's strikingly assured....GONE BABY GONE is full of dark secrets, and how they unravel will keep you glued." Rolling Stone | 11/01/2007 | p.92 "Affleck steps behind the camera to direct a murder mystery that grapples intelligently with big questions." Box Office | 11/01/2007 | p.112 "Affleck the director shows excellent instincts, not least of which is letting his younger brother, Casey, hold the center..." -- Grade: B- Entertainment Weekly | 10/26/2007 | p.50 "Mr. Affleck is already deep into the character right from the start....One of the graces of GONE BABY GONE is its sensitivity to real struggle, to the lived-in spaces and worn-out consciences that can come when despair turns into nihilism." New York Times | 10/19/2007 | p.E8 "[A] notable piece of work, a strong directing debut by actor Ben Affleck..." Los Angeles Times | 10/19/2007 Full Cast and Crew Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Casey Affleck, Michelle Monaghan, Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris, John Ashton, Amy Ryan, Amy Madigan, Titus Welliver Screenwriter: Ben Affleck, Aaron Stockard Source Writer: Dennis Lehane Producer: Alan Ladd, Dan Rissner, Sean Bailey Director of Photography: John Toll Composer: Harry Gregson-Williams Release Information Color: Color Runtime: 114 min. Dubbed Language: French Dubbed Language: Spanish Original Language: English Subtitled Language: Spanish Subtitled Language: French © Buena Vista Home Entertainment DVD Features DVD Features: Region 1 Keep Case Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, French, Spanish, Subtitles - French, Spanish - Optional Additional Release Material: , Audio Commentary - Ben Affleck - Director, Behind-The-Scenes - GOING HOME: Behind-the-scenes with Ben Affleck, Deleted Scenes, Featurette - CAPTURING AUTHENTICITY: Casting GONE BABY GONE Production Notes Theatrical Release: October 19, 2007 (Limited)
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