I was really impressed with this movie; particularly the performance of Jeremy Renner. It's an incredibly sad and strikingly true story that broke my heart, but I absolutely loved it. Ned has a sad innocence juxtaposed with his explosive but upbeat personality that is mesmerizing. There are a lot of incredible stories out there about unlikely heroes from broken backgrounds and Ned is a classic example. Worn down by the system and never shown a normal example of a family or life, Ned's violent tendencies are truly a product of his reaction to a destructive universe. At the end when his mother speaks of his 'heart of gold', you realize that she isn't mistaken. He isn't exactly a hero, but did the best he could with his given situation and history.
I was fascinated and impressed with both Renner and Union, as they both had tragic histories and longed for something happy.. Awesome, awesome, awesome... if you can handle it. This movie is definitely for people who don't mind a bittersweet story. Beautifully acted and directed.
I was fascinated and impressed with both Renner and Union, as they both had tragic histories and longed for something happy.. Awesome, awesome, awesome... if you can handle it. This movie is definitely for people who don't mind a bittersweet story. Beautifully acted and directed.