Wow what a movie, I completely surprised. The character appearances and presentations were like Alfie's movie style. Just remember 'Psycho' where the movie begins with one female character and slowly transforms it into another male psycho character. There were no psychos in this movie, it was pure dramatised for the time being the characters constantly gives the screen space to another and new character. Thus, the new story begins with the new character, more like the layers within.
The movie opens with Ryan Gosling-Eva Mendes combo and transforms to Bradley Cooper-Rose Byrne and then again to two young boys. In their limited time span both Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper gives one of the best performances ever, the young and hot Hollywood property at present. Cine lover will find it like the clash of the titans. Rose Byrne does not get much but Eva Mendes delivers much better performance. However this movie should not be missed, looks like we should watch out for this director's future projects.
This kinda movies are not suitable for the sequels and prequels but desperately I want one and I know I won't get it. A must see movie and I highly recommend it to everyone though be aware of the movie pace.
9/10