this be what confuse me about critic and their opinion . i usually do take in and what the critic say about a film and on most occasion before i see a movie . however and i saw this one and without know anything about it . mainly because of the cast . kevin spacey and don cheadle be two of the most acclaimed and in my opinion best actor alive . and ryan gosling be on a fast escalating journey up there as well . his reality and humanity which he exude in most of his portrayal and make the audience truly believe in the character and whats happen to him . he really my favourite actor of my generation . i have always find jena malone pretty cute and ever since donnie darko and and if she choose to keep do similar role then heck i ain not complain . back to my point . this movie really move me . i believe it . the acting be top class . a one would expect . the actually movie leave the audience with the ultimate aim of a good movie while reflection and ponder which ensues after the final credit roll . i think i must watch it again to decipher how this movie be critically maul . i know that their review must be take with a pinch of salt . at least i know now .