GamerTab That was an excellent one.

VeteranLight I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

Noutions Good movie, but best of all time? Hardly . . .

Spidersecu Don't Believe the Hype

Dave McClain In years past, sometimes I'd feel like going to a movie without caring which one. When you're that spontaneous, you might end up at a movie you know nothing about, except maybe that it has an interesting title. Sometimes that works out and sometimes it doesn't. When I went to see "Ain't Them Bodies Saints" (R, 1:36)… it didn't.Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara star as Bob and Ruth, a pair of star-crossed lovers who get into a shoot-out with police in rural 1970s Texas. The reason for the gun play is never explained, but when Ruth shoots a cop in the shoulder, Bob takes the rap and goes to prison. He promises to get out and come back for Ruth and the baby girl that she has while Bob is paying his debt to society. After four years, he escapes and begins to make his way back to his young family.Keith Carradine plays Skeritt, an old family friend who looks after Ruth and her daughter, Sylvie. Ben Foster plays the cop that Ruth shot, and seems to want to take Bob's place in the family's humble digs. If this all sounds stupid, it's not – just boring. There's a lot of talking and not much action. Monotone is the best word I have to describe the acting, especially from Casey Affleck, who played a similar character (and slightly better) in 2007's "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford", but is much more entertaining playing quirky characters as he did in the "Ocean's" films.The most interesting thing about "Ain't Them Bodies Saints" is the movie's title – even though it doesn't ever mean anything in the story. This film is all about tone and feeling, but the feelings are barely there. The tone reminds me of 2007's Best Picture Oscar winner "No Country for Old Men", but in that film, the characters were interesting and something actually happened. This movie would be better titled "Ain't Them Movies Supposed to Have a Point". I still like to be spontaneous, but not with movies. Not after this waste-of-an-interesting-title. "D"

catsklgd1 I have always enjoyed Casey Affleck, so when I found he was starring in this movie (streaming on Netflix, no less) I figured I'd take a chance. I'm happy to say that I wasn't disappointed . . . at least not terribly. This hackneyed story of a troubled love affair gone bad is fairly predictable, but the superb acting by Affleck, Rooney Mara ("The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"), and Ben Foster, together with the "show, don't tell" screenplay by writer/director David Lowery, set it apart from lesser versions.Probably best known for his villainous role in "3:10 to Yuma," Foster does a great job with his role as a forgiving police officer, shot by the wife of character Bob Muldoon (Affleck), during a siege following a robbery. Muldoon takes the rap for his wife, and goes to prison, only to escape four years later, in an attempt be reunited with his wife, Ruth, and the couple's four-year-old daughter, born while he was "inside."A compelling, hypnotic musical score by Daniel Hart, dark, moody cinematography by Bradford Young, and a strong-but-understated performance by veteran actor Keith Carradine (why doesn't he get more work?) and you almost have a perfect movie - almost. What's missing is the back story. It's there - you just have to search for it, and there's a lot missing. We could have cared so much more about these characters, had it been revealed. Unfortunately, the bond that could have been made between the viewer and the film's characters never quite solidifies - and that' a shame.Regardless of its shortcomings, "Ain't Them Bodies Saints" is a film worth seeing, even if it's not quite perfect. Streaming worked for me, and it'll probably work for you!

MattyGibbs A man sent to jail for a robbery escapes and tries to find his girlfriend and the young daughter he has never met. Ain't them Bodies Saints is a character driven rather than story driven film and therefore it will not appeal to everyone. It is rather slow at times and may take further viewings to fully appreciate it. Nonetheless the acting is superb from Casy Affleck (Bob), Rooney Mara (Ruth) and Ben Foster (Patrick). The cinematography is great and there is a nice feel about the film. On the downside it doesn't tell you much about Bob's past which makes the hostility towards him a bit confusing. At times it's a bit dark to see what is going on which makes it hard to follow at times. I felt the ending was a little rushed and disappointing.This is a well acted and enjoyable film if maybe too slow for mass appreciation.

g-bodyl Ain't Them Bodies Saints is a surrealist painting about love and what one will do to find love, and that includes breaking out of prison and avoiding the authorities. Now this film is not for everyone's taste, but I was enthralled by the film. Not only was the story captivating, the visuals were excellent. And I'm not talking about explosions and CGI. I'm talking about the cinematography and the excellent country shots. This is one of those westerns nobody has ever seen, and it is our jobs to make sure that this great movie is seen.David Lowery's film is about a Texas outlaw couple in the 1970's. After a shootout, Bob Muldoon is sentenced to 25 years in prison. Bob suddenly decides to escape prison to reunite with his wife, Ruth Guthrie and his daughter that he has never met.The acting is excellent. Casey Affleck is in another western after 2007's Robert Ford film, but I think he does better in this film. It's more suitable for his persona. Rooney Mara does an excellent job and she perfectly compliments Affleck. Ben Foster delivers a fine, toned-down performance. Finally, Keith Carradine does a good job as an actual homage to the 70's.Overall, Ain't Them Bodies Saints is a poetic masterpiece that is led by strong acting and mesmerizing visuals. The plot is a little conventional, but it is one of those plots I can enjoy over and over again. It's a shame how the film couldn't even break a million dollars at the box office, because in my opinion this film should have had a couple Academy Awards to its name. But I guess the film is an acquired taste. I rate this film 9/10.