The Place Beyond the Pines Review Roundup: Bradley Cooper and Ryan Goslings New Film Scores Good Reviews

On March 29^th "The Place Beyond the Pines" starring Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper will hit theaters.

The film, directed by Derek Cianfrance, tells the story of a motorcycle stunt rider who turns to robbing banks as a way to provide for his lover and their newborn child. The decision puts him on a collision course with an ambitious rookie cop navigating a department ruled by a corrupt detective.

The film premiered in 2012 at the Toronto Film Festival where many distributors fought for the films rights and distribution. The film also scored good reviews and currently has an 83 percent aggregate score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Film.com stated, "There is true beauty in the despair that pervades 'The Place Beyond The Pines.'"

The Hollywood Reporter also enjoyed it stating "Cianfrance generally shows again that he knows how to build immersive characterizations with his actors. And while this sorrowful triptych is uneven and perhaps overly ambitious, the director displays a cool mastery of atmospherics and tone."

The Playlist was most enthusiastic and said "A brilliant, towering picture, The Place Beyond The Pines is a cinematic accomplishment of extraordinary grace and insight."

Latinos Post called it an "Ambitious Formal Innovation Supported by Solid Performances From Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper."

"Pines" marks Cianfrance's third narrative film. He previously directed "Blue Valentine" with Michelle Williams and Gosling.

Gosling recently hit headlines when he announced he would quit acting. He was last seen in "Gangster Squad" with Emma Stone and Sean Penn and will next star in "Only God Forgives." Gosling is also gearing up for his directional debut entitled "How to Catch a Monster" with Eva Menes and Saoirse Ronan.

Cooper was last nominated for an Academy Award for his turn in "Silver Linings Playbook." He will next reteam with his "Playbook" co-star Jennifer Lawrence on "Serena" and David O. Russell's untitled Abscam drama.

"The Place Beyond the Pines" also stars Eva Mendes, Dane Dahaan, and Emory Cohen. Focus Features will distribute it in four theaters and is rated R for language throughout, some violence, teen drug and alcohol use, and a sexual reference.