Ben's directorial debut is classy, but much of the credit goes to......

Rating: Null/10 (15 February 2008)

Ben's directorial debut is classy, but much of the credit goes to the stylish cinematography. The storyline itself, IMO, isn't anything new despite the numerous twists. Definitely see it if you're a fan of the genre. It starts out slow and boring, but do try to pay attention because the smaller details do matter later on.
About Casey Affleck however, I remember seeing him in smaller roles in the past, but never really noticed him. Then he became the talk of the town with numerous recognitions for Jesse James, which I have yet to see but plan to rent it right after this. IMO he does a decent job here in Gone Baby Gone but lacks a bit of emotion, and his style of speech is very debatable. His mumbling is unique and probably acceptable for one or two choice characters, but if he always talks like this then it tends to go against him. He is still very far from other fine actors like Christian Bale, but is one to look out for. Decent performance in this film, but the real star here is Ed Harris, absolutely brilliant and shamefully underrated.