A Universal Picture, Written by Derek Cianfrance, Ben Coccio, Darius Marder, Directed by Derek Cianfrance.

Both Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper have been referred to as ‘heart throbs’ and ‘leading men’, and while that obviously has its merits due to their looks and charisma, they have both mostly made careers through being character actors in unique and experimental films, and this is a great example of that. 

Derek Cianfrance has crafted a sprawling and yet intimate story about life, death, and legacy, and while not everything works (I won’t go into plot specifics because it is best to watch this film knowing as little as possible and let the surprises wash over you). 

The film is at its best in the opening hour in my opinion, with Gosling and Mendes really shining, and the motor bike chases being some of the most thrilling chase scenes I have seen for a long time. It’s a shame Cooper and Gosling don’t get to share any scenes together as they are both superb, but I understand why. 

This isn’t perfect but it’s incredibly ambitious and exactly the sort of film I want to continue to see.

Rating = 4/5

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My name is Sam Howe, and I am a Film and Screenwriting graduate. I have a passionate interest in the Film and Television industry and hope to be able to provide a personalised, entertaining and in depth look in all aspects of the industry. I will produce reviews, box office reports and predictions, general blog posts, and much more. Thank you for joining me on this journey and I hope this blog proves helpful and enjoyable reading for people.

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