Gone, Baby Gone is Ben Affleck’s directorial debut… What? Hello? Anyone still reading or have you fled in terror? Ok, here’s the good news: it’s looking very good. Based on Mystic River author Dennis Lehane’s novel of the same name, it follows two Boston detectives investigating the kidnapping of a little girl. Younger Affleck spawn Casey is holding down the main role, which marks a surprisingly dramatic turn for someone who we associate with happy-go-lucky roles such as one of the Ocean’s 11/12/13. Judging from the trailer, he seems to be playing it pretty low-key, but competently. This will make or break Casey, particularly with the heavyweight supporting cast of Morgan Freeman and Ed Harris. The film looks good; we liked Mystic River and this seems to be aiming for the same visual look and feel. One to watch, wethinks.

Trailer

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