I like the movie a lot. Its a very intense thriller, providing a deep atmosphere. People which are searching for action and huge bam bam will be disappointed. Those people which are searching for intense screenplay, characters and mixed up relationships will find a Tom Hardy trapped in its loyality to his own cousin and his own responsibility and way. Mixed up in those feeling you can see how he is growing in that situtation and what circumstances his once made decision will cause. Its based on a short story by Denis Lehane... I am a huge fan of him, and I didnt know that before...

The film was a bit slow, though it was a key part of setting the tone. Certainly not a bad film, but not fully engaging. I felt it's value really came from Tom Hardy proving himself to be an incredible actor. If you'll watch an entire film to see one actor do his job well, this is worth the watch. A noteworthy entry into modern crime dramas, too.

Finally watched this tonight. It felt long, but I enjoyed it quite a bit. Sometimes takes me awhile to watch a movie that features someone that passed away shortly thereafter. Love Gandolfini of course. This is an understated gem of a movie that just isn't quite very good, but is still recommended and well acted overall. 7.5 for me, but one I move to a 7 vs up to an 8 on a 10 pt scale.

Intense crime drama, it's like the audience is made as clueless as Bob (Tom Hardy) was, wondering which all these events will lead up to. It takes the time for the audience to connect the dots, and remain it as such, however, so some subplots might feel a bit disjointed for a while.

Last film appearance of James Gandolfini. He died one month after shooting had wrapped.