Gone Baby Gone Reviews

Within the first few minutes of watching GONE BABY GONE you know that you're about to watch a good movie.  There's never a dull moment in GONE BABY GONE,  because  it demands your attention from start to finish. In GONE BABY GONE A 4-year-old girl is missing in a tough Boston neighborhood, and private investigators Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro (Casey Affleck and Michelle Monaghan) are asked by family to assist in the case.  When 4 year old Amanda McCready disappears from her home and the police make little headway in solving the case, the girl's aunt Beatrice McCready… read full review »

I didn't know much about Gone Baby Gone when I got it from Netflix, only that it was directed by Ben Affleck and that maybe Matt Damon had something to do with it. The film is actually Ben Affleck's debut as a director, and the lead character (Patrick Kenzie) is played by Casey Affleck, Ben's brother. — Gone Baby Gone is a story about a missing four-year-old girl who may or may not be kidnapped. The child's mother (played superbly by Amy Ryan) quickly turns out to be chillingly unfit and the girl could be anywhere... including dead. Patrick Kenzie and his… read full review »

Gone Baby Gone, is one of those rare films that makes you think long and hard about the decisions which the characters must face.  Ben Affleck decided to direct a story written by Dennis Lehane, the same author who wrote Mystic River.  If you have seen that film, then you know what you are getting into with this film based almost entirely in the city of Boston.  This is where the movie really shines, as it shows everything from the point-of-view of local people, and stars an original in the form of Casey Affleck.  The most important thing is to not get bogged down by the… read full review »

I don't know if I've ever been so torn about how I felt coming out of a film as I have last Saturday night at the end of Gone Baby Gone. — You see, as someone who watches with a critical eye, I appreciate every reason why Gone Baby Gone is one of the best films of the year.  First time director Ben Affleck does a heck of a job.  His younger brother Casey turns in a great performance, just one of many by the film's cast.  It makes you think, it unsettles you, it challenges you on the line of what is right and what is wrong; it asks questions most films… read full review »

This movie is hard to review without including spoilers, so read on at your own risk. —  I really liked this movie because it made me think. I love anything that works my brain, and ethics is one of those things. The ethics that come up for grabs in this story involve people making judgments about what is best for a child in a home where she really is not getting the best of care, though there is no overt physical abuse. Mostly the problem is neglect - so at the end of the movie when **!!!SPOILER!!!** the child is found to be in the care of the retired police chief and… read full review »

As soon as I heard Ben Afflect was going to be directing this movie I immediately called my friend and made sure we would be there on opening day.  Sure he has had alot to do with the production of many other movies but this was going to be his first time directing on his own.  The beinning caught my eye and held my attention.  Bringing his brother Casey into the film was a brillant idea because Casey Afflect is an amazing actor...however Ben Afflect is not a good director.  The movie itself was good however the angles and the way alot of the situation were portrayed made… read full review »

I was very impressed with the movie.  First of all, I think Ben Afflec did a very good job as a director, specially considering that it is his first movie as a director.  Morgan Freeman is a very good actor so no surprises with his wonderful performance.  However, his part is not so big.  I was very impressed also with Cassey Afflec, Ben's brother, who did a very good job too.  I know he has done several movies before but he is not as known as other big actors and did a very true performance. —  The ending is very good.  I don't want to… read full review »

I have to admit that I did not really want to see this movie. Although I do love the actors and I was curious to see how Ben Affleck would do with the direction, it seemed like a really average story. The beginning was slow and although the story of a kidnapped child is heartbreaking, it is a movie that has been done in the past. The movie did start to pick up towards the middle and let me tell you by the end, I was enthralled. It is a very tumultuous ending that will no doubt leave you wondering, what would I have done? If you like neat, happy endings, DO NOT see this movie. There are… read full review »

First of all I am from the Boston area and most of the actors who are not from Boston did an excellent job with the accent. I find it annoying when actors do the Boston accent and it's waaaaay off. There were many times in the movie where I couldn't even guess what was going to happen next. I found myself empathizing with the characters at one point and then totally changing my mind later on. Personally I didn't like the ending but I'm sure if you polled everyone who saw the movie you would get many mixed reviews. I see that some people were bothered by the language but to me it was… read full review »

I was hesitant about watching this movie, but it ended up being really great.  I have to admit that I watch a lot of movies and lately there just haven't been that many great ones.  I was impressed with Casey Affleck's acting and the rest of the cast was great as well.  Just when you think you have the movie figured out, they surprise you with a few twists.  The ending is definitely something that makes you wonder what you would do.  And just like Casey Affleck and his girlfriend in the movie, my husband and I had different opinions on the right thing to do. … read full review »

Casey Affleck, while he may have done movies before, steps front and center in this and does a fine job.  His brother, Ben, deserves kudos as well, directing this very intricate plot and shaping these amazing characters.  The acting is right-on with many true blue Bostonians being cast. Still, known actors such as Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris and Amy Madigan provide a stable framework for this film.  There is some disturbing material, but nothing like I prepared myself for.  It is more about situational ethics than child abduction.  Take a… read full review »

I can't review this entire movie, as I only stayed for the first few minutes and I was outta there!  — I come from a Christian viewpoint who cannot just look at a plot that might be good.  I have to look at other criteria that may be harmful to us.  I realize that is not a popular view and most would laugh, but there are those out there who agree with this and they need to be warned what to expect. — I found the language so overtly offensive that I couldn't sit through it.  Very vulgar and uncalled for. — Not recommended. —… read full review »

Put this movie on your absolute must-see list. The middle of the movie is admittedly a little cryptic, but it all makes sense once the ending is in place. "Gone Baby Gone" asks some moral questions that are surprisingly difficult to answer. Wow, what a great movie! — —… read full review »