Ben Affleck knows he looks good in a tracksuit.
Ben Affleck knows his angles when framing his jawline.
Ben Affleck has clearly watched Heat at least two dozen times.
Ben Affleck made a good movie.
Some shonky accents.
Some solid gunplay.
Some EXCEPTIONAL car chases.
"People like heist films, so what if we started the film with the crew newly assembled and spend 2 hours of near complete heist with De Niro?"
Good call. Great call. Reno one of the great "You made a best mate in 15 minutes" of cinema.
"I think my pain is unremarkable so I try not to burden anyone with it."
Heart-rending and earnest without being schmaltzy. One of the best travelogues snuck into a film for some time. And it absolutely nails the male "I love you/I hate you/I want to be you/Why can't you be better?" dynamics that underpin so many brotherly bonds.
I think its wonderful for how well it zigs when you expect it to zag. There are moments where it could…