A better than average crime story that was chosen by the National Board of Review as the Best Film of 2014, but received no nominations or awards from any other film institution. I think it's a shame because we have a decidedly above average film. The acting was superb and Jessica Chastain should have won a nomination as Best Supporting Actress for her great role knocking off some less stellar roles like Laura Dern for Wild. I just loved this gangster flick with a slightly different take. The period piece of the 80's was superb and keeps your attention as it is smartly written and directed with characters that truly come to life. Oscar Isaac, the male lead is uncompromisingly great as usual. It is a real shame that this very tough, gritty drama didn't get the attention it deserved EXCEPT as stated above WINNING best film of 2014 by the astute National Board of Review. At least it got some love from a very important film society that started handing out film awards way before The Academy Awards. In fact, the board has been doing so for over 100+ years, almost since the dawn of the film age.
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