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First time viewed: Yes
Current Release: Yes
Watched With: Belinda

That film some lady sued for false advertising. Hah.

If you can't tell what you're in for from the opening title design then I don't know how to help you. It's all there.

There's a simple elegance to this film. A character drama and crime thriller. It's a film that takes its time to set things up, keeps the tension on the surface and hits you hard and fast when it needs to. Like the Westerns of old, the violence comes in short bursts, unexpectedly and has genuine impact. In fact, now that I think about it, a western is the best comparison with Ryan Gosling as the quiet stranger figure. And he's pretty darn cool, Gosling ain't never been sexier.

So no, it's not the fast and furious-esque film the young kids next to me were probably expecting. They didn't enjoy themselves at all. I loved it.