The United States of Leland

Ryan Gosling portrays a a teenager, Leland, that murders his ex-girlfriend's mentally disabled brother. This movie is not what it seems, it makes you think and become sympathetic toward the character you think you would hate. Don Cheadle also stars in this film as a teacher that helps Leland talk through the possible "why" of the crime. The difference between right and wrong is usually black and white but this film makes it complex.

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Anything Gosling is in I'll watch; he delivers the the goods every time. He is truly a strong actor and makes any movie worth watching in my opinion.