The fact that Ben Affleck made two excellent Boston crime films (this and THE TOWN) is very impressive and they make a hell of a great double feature. I am a big fan of Dennis Lehane - who wrote the novel the film is based on - and the screen adaptation is top notch. Casey Affleck is terrific as is the rest of the cast - with big shout outs to Amy Ryan, Titus Welliver & Amy Madigan for hitting their scenes out of the park. The film really captures the local flavor of this working class, struggling neighborhood & the early scene when Affleck & Monaghan go the run down sleazy bar The Filmore to ask questions - this scene is perfect. The way the sense of dread and danger slowly builds in the scene is masterful. I've seen this film quite a few times and each time, it only gets better. Highly recommended.
Review of Gone Baby Gone
