Fine but Hard To Believe!

Rating: 7/10 (1 September 2015)

The kidnapping of Amanda McCreary in Boston sets the film in motion with an all star cast and director Ben Affleck based on Denis Lehane's novel. The author wrote Mystic River as well. If the film is an accurate adaptation, there are similarities in storytelling. There are twists and turns in the storyline. The most difficult scenes include that weird family of a drug addict couple and their child molester house mate. The scenes in the house are weird and creepy. Casey Affleck (Ben's brother) is fine in his role but another actor could have been better. The plot and mystery behind the kidnapping is so convoluted and unbelievable. Amy Ryan did a great job in playing the careless mother. The film reminded me of the Casey Anthony case in many ways. At least this film has a happier ending.