A well-made film with some unexpected turns and commendable performances by Bradley Cooper and Ryan Gosling. I enjoy the first half a little more than the second half and even though I have warmed up to the ending after repeated viewings, I initially wished the ending had a little more punch to it. Mike Patton certainly puts his imprint on the soundtrack with some well selected songs and using his own 'Snow Angel' track which helps to bolster the more touching moments of the movie.