Surprised and impressed

Rating: 8/10 (22 April 2011)

Went to see this with a buddy of mine a few weeks ago and we were both very surprised at how well this movie was written, filmed and acted. Not a huge fan of Bradley Cooper but enjoyed him in Hangover but really didn't know what to expect as a leading man. Robert De Niro's character was good but could have been played by many other actors. De Niro's a legend and did a good job, but nothing special. The storyline was pretty cool and it kept you guessing throughout and didn't drag at all. Visually it was quite powerful and helped you get inside the world of Cooper's character. If there is still a chance to see it on the big screen I would recommend doing so or getting it on blu ray as soon as it comes out. Well worth the money.