Ryan Gosling is one of Hollywood's biggest stars. The actor continues to reinvent himself with every new role. His latest film, The Place Beyond the Pines, shows him in a whole new light. Gosling plays a tattooed biker named Luke who moonlights as a bank robber.
The Place Beyond the Pines centers on a man who unexpectedly learns he's the father of a young child. He attempts to reconcile with his ex-girlfriend to create a family unit.
Unfortunately, he doesn't have the money to support them. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and Luke joins forces with Robin to knock off a bank.
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In the following clip, we watch as the two men strategize. Is it just us, or has robbery never looked so good? Somehow Gosling pulls off being both carefree and concerned.
His character should have some reservations because on the opposite side of the law is a cop waiting for his big break. All he needs is one criminal to slip up.
Scene from The Place Beyond the Pines
Robin's right: Not since Hall and Oates has their been such a team.
The Place Beyond the Pines is directed by Derek Cianfrance. It's the second film he's shot with Gosling, who previously starred in his controversial drama Blue Valentine.
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The Place Beyond the Pines opens in New York and Los Angeles March 29, in limited theaters April 5 and nationwide April 12.