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Could have been condensed slightly to allow for a more concrete and satisfying ending. Otherwise, a classic for good reason, amazing acting and a fun, top-notch watch.

Though I wish more time had been spent from Luke's (Gosling) POV, the three-prt storytelling was very interesting and felt grittily true to life in its depiction. Ranging from what a man would do for the ones he loves, to corruption in the justice system, and to bad influences in teens' lives. The touching cycle of life displayed at the end was also endearing.

I see why it gets the hype. Very refreshing change of pace in the modern industry, the masses being exposed to indie creativity like this instead of the usual blockbusters created the booming success. And, deservedly so.