A fine debut for Affleck

Rating: 7/10 (18 June 2008)

I noticed Gone Baby Gone had received fairly positive reviews from the critics, so I decided to go and check it out. It's the directorial debut for Ben Affleck and he's crafted a fine movie. The key casting is his brother Casey as Patrick Kenzie who is a private detective. A high profile child abduction case leads to him being hired to investigate on the basis that the fellow locals are more likely to speak to him than the police.
I really enjoy films that make you consider your own values and prejudices and this film falls very much into that category. It's a very fine film and it's only the rather contrived conclusion to the film and the somewhat pointless female partner in life and business that spoils a perfect 10. With Morgan Freeman and Ed Harris providing support you are guaranteed a good cast and Casey does well to take the acting honours. Fine film!