The Company You Keep

Hello, movie loving people. As you may remember, a little while ago I suggested, 'The Company You Keep'. Yesterday, I popped into the local movie theatre and watched it! I have to say, I wasn't disappointed. It was slightly different then I expected, but not in a bad way. I'll go over the details later.

'The Company You Keep' is about a group of four people who, when they were young, were members of The Weather Underground. Essentially, back in the 70's, they took the protest against the Vietnam war too far and it became violent. This particular group robbed a bank and shot a security guard. These people used their resources and smarts to hide away under fake names, successfully, for 30 years. Now, when they are all grown and with children of their own, Susan Sarandon's character decides to turn herself in. What she didn't expect was that a young zealous journalist, Shia LaBeouf, would find the connection between her and Robert Redford. Robert Redford, is also one of the members of The Weather Underground. Redford's character starts running which triggers a manhunt. There is one last piece if plot, Redford appears to say he is innocent. After this, the story unfolds before your eyes.

This film is very good. It's not fast paced and adrenaline filled. It's steady and calm. I know some might say it's boring simply because there aren't massive explosions and gunfights. I do not believe that! There is an intricate, weaving storyline that keeps you thinking and puzzling to the very end. You come to know each character and are able the anticipate their actions. Not because they are predictable, but because you know them. Honestly, I want to watch it again so I can pick up on any plot details I may have missed the first time around.

The acting is superb! Watching a movie like this reminds you what good acting looks like. As I hoped, Shia knocked it out of the park! Finally, I get to see him using his acting skills! He did a fantastic job beginning to end. Redford's character had a daughter and the interactions between the two of them were heart-melting and sweet. Of course Redford was great on his own as well. It really was great all across the board. Even the small side characters were played by known actors. Stanley Tucci and Sam Elliott both have small yet important parts which were a joy to watch.

Lastly, I cannot forget to talk about cinematography! Oh my GOSH! The angles and lighting were perfect. They must have had hundreds of location scouts to find all of these perfect little nooks and crannies around the country. If you've ever seen a Redford movie, you know what I mean. Truly a pleasure to behold.

To sum up: I recommend this movie. It's not for everyone, but if you are interested in a quiet, thoughtful, suspense drama then this is right for you. I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it. A thumbs up from me!