Gone Baby Gone - DVD

Title - Gone Baby Gone

Rating - R , , , For Violence

Actors - Casey Affleck, Michelle Monaghan, Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris

Directed By- Ben Affleck

Recommendation? It's on DVD now. Only rent it if you are watching with adults. Do not watch if you are uncomfortable when violence against children is alluded to.

Length - Acceptable. 2 hours.

This movie was co-written and directed by first time director Ben Affleck. I don't think he's written anything 'good' since "Good Will Hunting" in 1997. I think it is really impressive that he co-wrote this movie, and directed an all star cast including Hollywood pros Morgan Freeman and Ed Harris. I can only imagine he would be intimidated by both of their resumes. All the actors deliver in this movie.

What I liked about this movie is first of all, it was full of suspense, changed directions at least three times, and left you with a moral dilemma.

The story is about a little girl who is missing. She is presumed kidnapped. One of the mother's relative's pays for private detectives( Casey Affleck & Michelle Monaghan ) to also investigate. The private eyes work alongside the cops ( Morgan Freeman & Ed Harris ) and they discover quickly they are holding destinies in their hands.

The ending will give you something to talk about with whoever you saw the film with, or anyone who has seen the movie.

This is a movie that is perfect for watching. . . maybe all alone. . .late at night. . .mid week. After watching it, you won't be able to go straight to bed. You'll need some distraction afterwards. Either some meaningless tv, or something to do while you chew on the film's climax for awhile.

This movie is getting critical acclaim. I'm sure that has a lot to do with the fact that J. Lo's ex-boyfriend is more than just a pretty face. If there is a real 'shocker' to the movie, it's how good of an actor Casey Affleck is. I know the role wasn't a HUGE stretch for him. The setting is in Boston, so that made it easy. But, I think it's easy to predict that Casey will be offered more abstract roles than his big bro.

I liked the movie. I'd give it 4 out of 5 stars.