Gone, Baby Gone

Magnificent film by the Afleck brothers, Ben  & Casey.

Gone Baby Gone (2007) questions the very fabric of morality. I don't think I've ever seen a film that carries the message of how 'Right' and 'Wrong' are not simple. How they aren't black and white, a lot of gray areas. Probably mostly gray areas. Film's definitely in the crime/drama-mystery/detective genre but unlike other counterparts in such a popular genre, the plot isn't the staple, overtly simplistic 'the good guys beat the bad guys'. I enjoyed mulling over my own thoughts as I watch the film, comparing them to the characters' as depicted by their actions and convictions. All in all, a hauntingly realistic and thought provoking film.

Plot revolves around two private investigators, Patrick Kenzie (Casey Afleck) and his partner/girlfriend Angie Gennaro being hired by family members of a abducted 4 year old girl, Amanda. The duo teams up with two much senior police detectives, Remy Bressant and Nick Poole to return Amanda to her addict mother, Helene. Joining them is the police force, headed by Captain Doyle whose 12 year old daughter was also abducted and murdered, which makes matters very personal for him.

Due to the nature of the plot, this film's release in Malaysia was delayed by a year due to the tragic abduction and murder of 8 year old Nurin Jazlin in 2007. 

I don't know why I bother posting about films. I suppose I just feel like writing something about them. Special films that really leaves an impression on me.

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P.S: Saw The Soloist (2009) too today. I thoroughly enjoyed this too. Based on a true story, it stars Robert Downey Jr. as a L.A Times reporter, Steve Lopez who helps a schizophrenic and homeless yet very talented cellist, Nathaniel Ayers (Jamie Foxx) as he writes his column about Nathaniel.

If you love classical music and is partial to Ludwig Van Beethoven, you'd probably enjoy this film more :) My personal favourites of Beethoven are Fur Elise & The Moonlight Sonata. Not that I'm all that familiar with Beethoven's music anyway eheh.

This too, is a film that is poignant and true to life. Absolutely beautiful.