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Viewer Reviews of GONE BABY GONE
 | A superb testimony to - mamieI have watched this movie at least 5 times and each time I pick up something new that I missed the previous times. I am happy to see it so highly rated. I was beginning to think that I had some sort of weird connection with this film I found it, as the review says to be, mesmerizing. A superb testament to "Doing the right thing" and "truth". One person more ... |
| Haunting - LorraineDirected and co-written by Ben Affleck and starring his brother Casey, Gone Baby Gone is a haunting examination of right and wrong. The UK release of the film was postponed because of the similarities in the plot to the Madeline McCann case and it is difficult to watch the film without thinking of Madeline and Shannon Matthews. This is not a film to watch more ... |
 | loved this - cogemelothis was a really good Movie. Casey Affleck was really well cast in this movie and very believable. great direction and pace, intelligent, thought provoking and real. After This movie you leave the cinema thinking what would you have done in the circumstances. Great discussion topic for the trip home that carries on for sometime afterwards. more ... |
 | The twists are amazing - meThis film was recommended to me by a friend and I am very grateful for that, as this film is without a doubt one of the best of 2008. The acting is superb, especially from the mother of the missing girl. This story is so upsetting, not only that a small child has been abducted, but also as the mother of the child is so unstable and you kind of think to more ... |
 | Makes You Think! - HSPThe tagline of this movie says 'Everyone Wants The Truth... Until They Find It'; And that's the sort of journey we are taken on by Ben Affleck's first effort as a movie director. Can't fault his efforts, nor the fine performance from the younger sibling Casey... it's brilliant. In fact, castwise we have an excellent group before us, with Morgan Freeman, more ... |
| Excellent film! - hellcat1983As I understand it, this film was postponed due to the abduction of Madeline McCann which is a clever move considering the theme of the film. Casey Afleck leads the cast as a private detective hired to find the missing child of an irresponsible single mother. As Afleck's quest begins so does the viewer's journey into a disturbing world occupied by more ... |
| I'm not so sure! - carolI was told this is brilliant so I rented it out but found it a bit boring BUT I liked the way, it kept changing, it was totally twisted and shocking but then OK. I'm all over the place with this one but as its twisted I suggest you rent it out. more ... |
| Good film ,Must see - nicb21As i was preparing my self for a tearjeaker but boy how wrong was i !!! I was to gripped by it to even think off crying! the only think i can fault it on is it was a bit up and down!Fantastic for Bens first film but just when you think something was over it would bring you back up again! Casey affleck ....what else can i say!!Brilliant !Brilliant more ... |
| Gone Baby Gone - Mark KelleherGiven the controversy surrounding this film, any critical in-depth analysis was to be undertaken meticulously. Simply put, Ben Afleck's first foray into film direction is a remarkable achievement- an accomplished, triumphant thriller stoked with a keen sense of moral complexity, perfectly executed with a plot that should commended for it's daring bravery, more ... |
 | Great, Baby, Great - keeAfter all the hype of his early career and his recent failure I was sure that Ben Affleck was all hype and no talent. Sorry Mr Afflect, I was wrong. This is a superb film, well written (co-written by B Affleck) and well Directed (By B Affleck). Shows what I know…. What I DO know is that the plot is familiar with a missing child, a police more ... |
| Quality - Eduard StreltsovWhat i liked about this film is the fact that it really presents you with a tough decision and makes you think about what you would do in that situation. My girlfriend and I were fighting about it in the car all the way home. It is a film you can engage in and I found myself sitting there thinking, "this is an absolutely quality movie". You could more ... |
| Affleck brothers in arms: - cantonaisking77Ben Afflecks directorial debut with his brother Casey as the private eye tasked with uncovering the web of deceit that surrounds the kidnapping of a young girl from his neighbourhood. Many twist & turns occur with dizzying regularity & never allow the viewer to comfortably relax. A brilliant plot & well told from beginning to final conclusion. A more ... |
| brilliant - lindsaymoore13this film was brilliant i was really confused at the start but as the film went on it kinda came together and by the end youll relise everything happens for a reason.........so go see it quick before its gone lol more ... |
| unmissable - stonecoldbrilliantly done. lots of twists and turns. resemblance of maddie is scary. a must see. you wont be disappointed more ... |
| Little disappointing - aliI think I must of been the only person from the reviews, who found this movie a little disappointing. Maybe because the reviews were so good that I might of expected too much. I can't put my finger on exactly what I didn't enjoy about the film, I'm not sure if it is Casey Affleck's accent that kinda annoys me a little, I didn't really like him in the Jesse more ... |
| Just think confused.. - Abhilashperplexed..flumoxed..stumped.. i needed a word which could sum up my feelings at the end of this move and i kept coming short.. Don't get me wrong, the movie by itself is amazing but its the message at the end which will literally leave you squirming in your seat. This movie is ironic from the beginning because the lead Casey Affleck goes through a lot of more ... |
| Interesting !!!! - Shazzer2411I would recomend this film for alot of people but its not for everyone Casey Affleck did a wonderful Job he, he shows us his talent as he is rising up in the film world. It is understandin as to why it took a while for Ben Affleck to release in Ireland. more ... |
| Great plot, must-see movie! - AOCThis is a great movie, gritty, clever and avoids Hollywood overplay. Just one weak character lets it down slightly - but go and see it to find out which. It's definitely worth the trip. Both Afflecks do a fantastic job. more ... |
| A solid directorial debut - RobbieIt is inevitable that the fact that this film is Ben Affleck's directorial debut will skew anyone's approach to this film. Many have been sceptical with regards to his input into the screenplay of "Good Will Hunting". His subsequent sub-par acting performances led to many suspecting that Matt Damon was the main force in that particular venture. more ... |
| Excellent!! - oliviak83This was a fabulous movie, a bit graphic in parts and emotional in others. Really makes you think of poor Madeleine McCann. Casey Affleck played the part excellently. One bad thing is that it really dragged towards the end. more ... |
| Affleck's back - brian_earthBeen many bad years for Ben, "acting" in one dodgy film after another. After a few poor flicks I started to avoid him altogether. Was surprised to see the critics getting off the wagon for this latest offering, so I gave in and had a look... Amazingly, this film was very enjoyable! Ben can certainly direct and his brother's acting was enough for more ... |
| impressively gritty drama ruined by hollywood twists - Tim GannonGone Baby Gone thrusts itself at the screen like a living organism but ends making you feel like it was only a fake. maybe its a new development in gritty realism where a slow burning plot and character study turns shambolically fantastical and twisty? or maybe its just the writers and director didnt not how to end this otherwise commendable thriller? more ... |
| Great Movie - thoguht provoking - labelleshellGreat Movie - so much better than all the pap in cinema's at the mo. Quite thought provoking... muddy's the lines between right and wrong and leaves you feeling a little numb. Ben Affleck def one to watch as a director in the future and Casey hot on the heels of becoming a major star. more ... |
| Very good film - MMI've been thinking about this film ever since I watched it days ago. A very good film. Well worth seeing. more ... |
| Affleck Redeemed - EmmetWho would have thought, since the dodgy days of Daredevil and Bounce, that hidden beneathing Affleck's ham acting lay a director with talent. Having failed disasterously to live up to expectations since co-writing Good Will Hunting all respectablity for Affleck must have seemed lost but after this movie he should have it in abundance. If you're a fan of more ... |
| Gone Baby Gone - YvonneWell it turns out that Ben had some talent after all on the other side of the camera, it is a thought provoking film but as we know usually these can be quite dry and boring this had enough twists to keep you going for start to end. Casey Affleck gives a really strong performance, but his accent gets a little bit annoying as the film goes on but ince you more ... |
| Well worth watching - SueThis film was a lot better than I had expected and I would definitely recommend it. Great performance from Casey Allfleck. Very impressed with directorial debut from Ben Affleck. more ... |
| Absolutely Riviting - ThereseThe twists and turns were just fantastic. Ben Affleck deserves great credit for his transition between actor & director. Best film I've seen in a long time, the acting was great particularly the main character Casey Affleck and you're thrown between laughter, fear and heart-wrenching saddness sporadically through the film. more ... |
| A Must See - Maoliosa mclaughlinThis is one of the most chilling, disturbing yet stunning, spectacular pieces of film I have seen in a very long time. For a directorial and writing debut from Ben Affleck who lets face it isn't exactly the world's greatest actor, he has jumped up a peg or two in my book with this film. It's one of those films that will be with you for a very long time. It more ... |
| Casey Affleck=star!!! - kevkodPossibly one of the most compelling and mind-blowing movies i have seen to date. I could hardly breath when watching some of the scenes-the tension was almost unbearable at times. Affleck is a true star-the guy gave a masterclass. The twists in the end were outstanding, one of the best films i have seen all year! more ... |
| True life at last !!!!! - bullmers4meDidnt want to watch this film because of the children aspect, So happy i watched this film as it just reeeeee opened my eyes as what life is like, Excellent film !!!! P.S sorry about the spellings Thomas/Ireland more ... |
| Gone Baby Gone - 5 Star - TomI am not a Ben Affleck fan at all, He is not a great actor. But this movie he directed is great! Very well directed and had a lot of suspense. Really unmissable, and hope he directs more movies more ... |
| erry and excellent - AndyHadnt heard anything on this movie before i went to c it, it must have been hard for the mccanns but it was well set out.. The whole cinema was in silience it was scary but really it set the atmosphere for the movie more ... |
| Outstanding and moving! - xxlouisekxxThis movie was banned from being shown last year in Ireland due to the Maddie McCann case(bless her soul), i finally got to see it and my god was it good! it was very similar to the actual McCann story. I felt a tear in my eye as the twists came. Very strong performances by all actors/actress'. Very moving story line. more ... |
| amazing and thought provoking - normI hadn't heard much about this film before going to see it and I absolutely loved it. The story is simple: a little girl is abducted as her mother is out drinking with her loser boyfriend. The childs aunt and uncle solicit the help of local private investigator Patrick Kenzie (Affleck) and his partner (Moynihan) to augment the search run by head of police more ... |
| unreal! - randomgalthe kind of movie that had me thinking about it a few days later... casey affleck was brilliant more ... |
| Brilliant, but for one reason only - DoylerSometimes it was bit easy to second-guess the "twists", Bridget Moynihan while good is a bit too pretty to be living amongst the rough and ready of this Boston neighbourhood - especially as every other character is so earthy, and the coincidence that the kid resembles Madeleine McCann makes it easier for the film to convey a greater sense of more ... |
| Crap - GaelanLike, seriously, this film was putrid. It was a mess from start to finish and was only but moderately entertaining. Give it a miss. more ... |
| an ending of choice. - lucyGood movie.. a few too many twists.. Casey Affleck gave a great performance.. liked the ending .. its life really .. more ... |
 | You could hear a pin drop in the cinema. - margaret RoeThe cinema was like a grave yard at night, not a sound,no one eating popcorn just stuck to their seats waiting to see what is going to happen next? I thought it was a bit slow to start, it took half an hour before i got the gist of it. The acting was second to none but the story line a bit over the top. good movie , worth a visit. more ... |
| film of the year! NO FECKING WAY!!! - Susan - CorkI agree with Sarah! i can't understand how many positive remarks this film is getting!! But then i suppose horses for courses! and everyone is different! BUT! for me i thought this film was the worst first attempt and i only hope that Ben can do better!! From the begining it just dived right into the drama, baby gone missing, loads of police officiers just more ... |
| Excelent - jennithThis film is excellent it is the Directorial Debut of Ben Affleck and it is strange to hear those words used in the same sentence especially after some of the Turkeys that Ben Affleck made recently. This film is set in Boston in a working class run down area where a child goes missing. The worried Aunt decides that no progress is being made and decides to more ... |
| good movie but like watching the mc Cann story. - margaret Roevery good movie but very like the mc Cann story, I was very upset through out the movie as i have a very soft spot for Children. will go and see it again and try not to get to upset. Will take a clocer look at the acting this time. more ... |
| Excellent movie - a classic - SHEnjoyed every minute of watching this movie. The Affleck brothers deserve an oscar each for this piece of work. Go watch it if you love good movies. more ... |
| well done Ben! - EdelleThis film has to be one of the most honest and well shot films that I have seen in a while. Affleck(Ben) has managed to capture the roller-coaster of emotions that a family faces in the light of something as devastating as the loss of a child. There are no very good or very bad people in this film, every single character is flawed, those who believe that more ... |
| well worth the wait... - amyChild-abduction stories are a sticky proposition, because their inherent suspense invites the most sickening sort of exploitation, as audiences are left to wonder what's being done to an innocent, defenseless creature. But Gone Baby Gone, based on the Dennis Lehane novel and directed with steady assurance by Ben Affleck, works hard to defuse this tension in more ... |
| Engaging and Intruiging if slightly flawed - pandabatPartners in both their private detective business and in pleasure, Patrick Kenzie (Casey Affleck) and Angie Gennaro (Michelle Monaghan) are hired to investigate the case of a young girl going missing from her home in their Boston neighbourhood as it is thought that Patrick may be able to use his local expertise to get information from people who would not more ... |
| A subtle Afflecktation - SeverianI went to see Gone Baby Gone on the 6th of June, but it's taken me until now to sort out how what I felt about the movie. Perhaps that's symptomatic of the film's overall tone, who knows? Director Ben Affleck, in his first directorial effort, manages to prove that he can come up with the goods. After years of diminishing returns, pegged as he has been as a more ... |
| Highly Recommended - JuniorEntered into this one not expecting too much from either of the Afflecks to be honest. But I am really glad to say that both the story (twists, plot etc) and performances were stunning. Casey Affleck is deffinately making a name for himself in holding very strong roles convincingly, even with his baby-face looks. The film touches a topical subject which more ... |
| Affected by Affleck - everybodiesfavouritecriticTruly awesome movie.Loved it.I always knew Ben had too much going on upstairs for acting and now Casey is looking to go the same way.either way Affleck will once again be the biggest name known to man more ... |
| Gripping - galway89Dealing with the increasingly topical issue of child abduction, 'Gone Baby Gone' is a gripping film that will keep you on your toes from the very beginning. When a four year old girl is abducted from her home while her negligent mother is partying, investigator Patrick (Casey Affleck) and his partner/girlfriend are called in to investigate, due to his local more ... |
 | No Happy Ever After - PlantThis is a dark depressing gloomy ominous film, it feels like it should have been raining and overcast throughout the movie. However you know the movie is going to be good when you see Morgan Freeman is in the cast but for me the star of the film was Amy Madigan who delivers an excellent performance, where as Casey Affleck as Patrick seems to speak as if he more ... |
| Very Fine Film - RmBI'm not sure if it merits the rave reviews it's been garnering, but with the paucity of decent, somewhat intelligent movies out there Gone Baby Gone is worth watching. The plot does twist a lot, and some of the developments are a bit hard to swallow, but suspend your disbelief for an hour and enjoy it. There is a dark quality to the film, and while it's not more ... |
| Excellent directorial debut by Afeck and understated performance by his brother - PatrikThis is truly is truly a great film. Casey Afflect steals the show here,really convincing performance , yet somehow understated.He seems a natural in his role as a PI. oNE OF THE BEST THRILLERS TO COME OUT IN YEARS AND WHEN THE CREDITS ROLE AT THE END oyu'll be left feeling numb ,if the term ironic ever exists, it applies here.Lots of twists and turns in more ... |
| masterpiece - smileyone of the best films we will see all year never mind summer,casey affleck turns in another great preformance and a ending that you will be still discussing as you walk out the cinema.if you have any interest in cinema go see this film more ... |
| gripping thriller - ashthis thriller tells us the story of what happens when a child goes missing one nigth in a rough boston neighbourhood. the aunt of the missing child hires a private detective , patrick kensze to solve the case. he finds that in this neighbourhood people are relunctant to talk and will even go as far as threaten him to stop investigating the case. despite the more ... |
| One twist too many - Laura ByrneAlthough up to a point this plods along nicely enough, the plot takes an unnecessary turn for the preposterous at the film's climax. Literally incredible. Casey Affleck performs to a usual high standard, although the reason for Michelle Monaghan's character's presence is beyond me. more ... |
| Didn't expected it to be this good - Siobhan LThe author of Mystic River also wrote the book this film is based on and there is a strong temptation to compare and contrast. It is about the hunt for a girl of four stolen from her mothers house at night. The sense of an unrightable wrong felt by Casey Afflecks character is palpable throughout the movie. Morgan Freeman and Ed Harris are the known more ... |
| Excellent movie:Afflecks are on fire! - bigbadbrianThis is a gritty atmospheric movie. Its a very good adaption of the book. Great performances all round and the plot twists will have you wondering if you know exactly what is going on. Very entertaining and a great debut for Ben Affleck as director. more ... |
| An absolutley terrific movie - 70%CacaoThis is a an exceptional movie, with powerful performances by the main protagonists. It deals with he very emotive issue of Child abduction and Casey Affleck delivers an outstanding performance as does Amy Ryan in her drug addled mother who the audience flips between feeling for, as her daughter is kidnapped, and truly loathing, due to her antics. I went more ... |
| Hugely surprised with Affleck's astonishing debut - hedonautDerived from the Dennis Lehane novel of the same name, Gone Baby Gone is an enthralling thriller that leaves the viewer a little numb at the final credits. Affleck has managed to get excellent performances from an admittedly distinguished cast but he also shows a lightness of touch with his cinematography that is powerful without the crude imagery or more ... |
| Good gripping stuff, Good gripping stuff - rianaoibhinnThe fact that Ben Affleck is involved with this movie is neither here nor there for me. Other critics will make a bigger deal of that fact. This is an intelligent, gripping thriller which forces you to engage your brain right up to the climax. more ... |
| Solid performances with a good twist in the end - niamhyI saw this movie in the States towards the end of last year and I really enjoyed it. The cast were great - with Casey Affleck and Amy Ryan delivering particularily strong performaces. There was a bit of a lull in the middle where you thought the movie was over but then it all starts up again and gets into the essence of what this movie is about. It was one more ... |
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