Based on 78 votes and 42 reviews.
One of the better movies I've seen this year. Someone said the performances were great especially Cooper. I would say all the performances were solid with Cooper being the least impressive. The movie excelled despite of him.
very gritty and enjoyable movie. Disturbing at times.
other than being a tad too long, i thought this movie was really well done and provided some great acting performances...especially Cooper
I thought it was very good. Great acting by everyone in the movie. It was not fast-paced but hey, not every movie can be a Marvel Comics adaptation. My only complaint is that it was a little long, probably could have been about 25 minutes shorter with a little tighter editing and still would have had the same impact. Lord help us if they release a director's cut on DVD with even more footage!
sad generational portrayals of father-son outcomes pinned on misguided personal ambitions (or lack thereof), parental compromise and neglect, and selfish shortsighted desperation that drives men at the expense of supposed loved ones. worth the see.
A superbly entertaining way to explain how corruption and dishonesty enters all our lives. One can argue the degree to which it does depending on circumstance. Usually we are corrupt to the degree we can get away with.
Thinking is required during this excellent 5 star movie. If you don't like thinking don't go and see it.
Fabulous. Great characters, wonderful and interesting story line. Doesn't give you all the answers-you need to do some thinking.
I was very disappointed after watching this movie. After reading all the good reviews, I was very excited to see this movie with it's all star cast but ended up leaving the theatre feeling disappointed & very unsatisfied. This movie had the potential to be a great movie, but fell very flat. It was very long & drawn out & ended up having no real point to it. I wouldn't recommend this movie, but if you do go to see it, don't go in with very high hopes.
love ryan gosling ! such a fan! love the movie . all characters were fabulous!