Well, I went to see this tonight with a friend. He is a huge Dennis Lehane fan (as am I), and he really wanted to see the movie. After the movie, when I asked him what he thought, he said, "I liked it. It was a little long." This from a guy who gets excited about stuff and loves to discuss movies, books, etc. I could be wrong, I'm often wrong, but he didn't sound all whoop-de-do about this movie. I know I wasn't that excited.
There were good parts - like LEO. I like him more and more all the time. I liked him when he was really young, then disliked him, and I like him again. I did not like the music (heavy and ponderous), but J did. I think it was evoking a mood. I think I didn't appreciate the effort. It was also one of those movies that has so many twists I found myself getting a bit tired. I'm pretty sure I figured out the big issue in the beginning, but there were so many twists, I could have forgotten all ready.
If you like this movie, and I'm betting a lot of people will (it's moody with good acting), why don't you try Identity with John Cusack. Also try Gone Baby Gone from another Dennis Lehane novel. This is a GREAT movie.
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