This movie was debuted December 2010 but in a very limited release. With a cast this elite it’s surprising that it didn’t see a larger audience base. The story is based on one of the most infamous missing person case’s in New York History. The director, who hasn’t really done much beyond this movie, uses court records and speculation to piece together what may or may not have happened. Ryan Gosling, Kirsten Dunst, and Frank Langella are so good in this movie.
Gosling and Dunst play a happy couple who marry despite his father’s (Langella) wishes. We find out through the course of the movie that Gosling’s character, David, has had quite a horrific childhood. Dunst’s character, Katie, represents something normal to him. And thus, of course, he fights to control her. This would be the typical disintegrating marriage type of story, except Gosling and Dunst are so good they elevate the movie to something it would never be without them.
I know there are some Dunst haters out there, but I think she is incredibly charming. And this is one of the best things I have ever seen her in. And Ryan Gosling, I mean, where can you go wrong here. I haven’t seen him in anything where he has done a poor job. I read in People Magazine recently that Gary Oldman says Gosling is the actor he admires, so that’s gotta tell you something.
There is a bit of dissatisfaction when the movie ends, but that usually comes with unfinished stories that are based somewhat in factual information. You’ll need to rent this one, or stream on Netflix. But it’s worth a watch if you’re in a thriller type of mood. But it is unsettling so maybe just the one time is enough.
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