Gone Baby Gone

Affleck's handling of this potent drama is superb.....performances from all the cast are outstanding, notably Ed Harris as the hard nosed detective who is full of surprises.....Gone Baby Gone is a fascinating film in many ways.....so it's no surprise that Gone Baby Gone is a rich, gripping and superbly crafted story.....Casey is a terrific young actor.... ... Full Review

Ed Harris is impressive as usual as the cop who likes to take matters in to his own hands.....GBG has scenes of extreme violence is never exploitive about it.....and now GBG he ought the rank as one of the most promising of young actors.....also makes an auspicious debut as a director..... ... Full Review

ABOVE: Gone Baby Gone He makes the most of the compelling script he co-wrote, keeping you gripped as he racks up stomach-knotting suspense and a growing sense of danger and proves to be a first-rate director of actors - notably brother Casey, who is utterly unforgettable. ... Full Review

the fearsome Ryan....Madeleine McCann's awful story.... ... Full Review

Affleck proved he was a very capable filmmaker last year with his directorial debut on Gone Baby Gone , a personal favorite that has been on my mind recently after watching What Doesn't Kill You . I would much rather prefer Affleck just stay behind the camera and find actors to better fulfill the roles, like his brother Casey Affleck, but right now that doesn't seem to be the case. ... Full Review

Gone Baby Gone is a smart, classy and gripping thriller.....The dialogue is funny, pithy and unsentimental.....But the performances are so forceful....directed by actor Ben Affleck, it has slick dialogue (co-written by Affleck), an affecting soundtrack and stellar casting:.... ... Full Review

DAVID: I mean the last two major sequences of this film are astonishing, I think. I think his direction is so wonderful in it. MARGARET: And as you say, every performance is wonderful. The whole story is so morally ambiguous and... ... Full Review

This film is that damn good.....this film earned that right, it's that damn good.....Ben Affleck made something that damn good.....Ryan does a wonderful job when it comes to showing a double side to her madness..... ... Full Review

This film is that damn good.....this film earned that right, it's that damn good....Ryan does a wonderful job when it comes to showing a double side to her madness..... ... Full Review

It's on the money, this brief, memorable scene: tense and sharp but not overblown. The story hook remains the same, and it's pretty irresistible. ... Full Review