The Place Beyond the Pines | reviewed by: William O'Donnell | September 14, 2013
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A surprising and ambitious trio of stories. Very well acted. The character's motivations seem a bit drastic at times. Long but worthwhile.
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| synopsis | A motorcycle stunt rider considers committing a crime in order to provide for his wife and child, an act that puts him on a collision course with a cop-turned-politician. |
| lead actors | Ryan Gosling | Eva Mendes | Bradley Cooper | Rose Byrne | Ben Mendelsohn | Bruce Greenwood | Ray Liotta | Dane DeHaan | Emory Cohen | Mahershala Ali | Olga Merediz | Gabe Fazio | Harris Yulin | Robert Clohessy | Anthony Pizza | Craig Van Hook | Luca Pierucci | Jennifer Sober | Kayla Smalls | Frank J. Falvo | Hugh T. Farley | Greta Seacat |
| director | Derek Cianfrance |