The Place Beyond the Pines - an absolutely successful drama about guilt, atonement and sons and the resulting inter-relationships over a generation away. One should occupy of this great and perfect and totally realistic staged drama just such expect less a lurid thriller. One gets a strong naturalistic story, terrific acting performances - just that what you like films should watch this is, if you put more emphasis on plot, characters and drama, than the more shallow serving food in Hollywood.
