Rated: R for violence, drug content and pervasive language. Runtime: 114 mins. Director: Ben Affleck Writer: Ben Affleck & Aaron Stockard Cast: Casey Affleck; Michelle Monaghan; Morgan Freeman... complete cast Tagline: Everyone Wants The Truth... Until They Find It. Genre: Horror / Thriller Memorable Quote: "He lied to me. Now I can't think of one reason big enough for him to lie about that's small enough to matter. " Release Date: October 19, 2007 Distributor: Miramax Films Official Site:www.gonebabygone-themovie.com/ View the Trailer:www.apple.com/trailers/miramax/gonebabygone/trailer1/
By Frank Wilkins Adapted from Dennis Lehane's novel, Gone Baby Gone is a sobering, unreserved affair that manages maximum effectiveness in spite of a few ragged edges, unlikely scenarios and risky maneuvers. The film marks Ben Affleck's directorial debut and stars his younger brother, Casey who's quickly becoming a hot Hollywood asset. Throw in strong performances by an ensemble supporting cast, including Ed Harris, Amy Ryan, and Morgan Freeman, and you've got a taut, intelligent thriller that rivals Mystic River for impact and The Departed for entertainment value... more
By Louis Boram In 1997, at age 25, Ben Affleck shared Oscar-winning writing credit with fellow actor Matt Damon on their original screenplay Good Will Hunting. Ten years hence Affleck returns with Gone Baby Gone (adapted from the novel by Mystic River author Dennis Lehane), co-scripted with newcomer Aaron Stockard. This time Affleck ups the creative ante by using the film to showcase his directorial debut. It's a daring effort but the resulting offering is an only passable mystery crime drama with a cock-and-bull conclusion intent on ironhanded audience manipulation... more
