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The Place Beyond the Pines

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Director: Derek Cianfrance

Actors: Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Eva Mendes

Plot

In a multi-generational story of cause and effect, a professional motorcycle stunt rider, Luke, turns to bank robbery as a means to provide for his lover, Romina, and their newborn child. The adrenaline-fueled decision spurts from Luke's discovery of his son's existence and his desire to be a part of their lives. His actions are his twisted expression of paternal responsibility and his attempt at combating the hopelessness of his socio-economic position. Leading a double life, Luke leverages his riding skills to execute a series of daring heists. As he becomes increasingly desperate and takes greater risks, his path puts him on a collision course with destiny and the moral boundaries he's willing to cross for his new-found family.

Parallel to Luke's story is Avery Cross, an ambitious rookie police officer navigating through a department riddled with corruption. After a fateful encounter, Avery experiences a moral and emotional upheaval that prompts him to confront the police force's illicit activities. Torn between advancing his career and staying true to his principles, Avery's decisions start affecting not only his own life but also the lives of those around him, including Luke's family. The echoes of Avery's choices ripple outward, entwining with Luke's past actions, and setting forth a chain of events that binds their families together over the years.

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Writers: Derek Cianfrance, Ben Coccio, Darius Marder

Release Date: 19 Apr 2013

Runtime: 140 min

Rating: R

Country: United States

Language: English, Spanish

Home Video Reviews

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Score: 69

The Place Beyond the Pines

Blu-ray

'The Place Beyond the Pines' impresses with deep storytelling, strong cast, and solid Blu-ray release.

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