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Mystic River (2003)

12 Ratings: 3.8

A movie directed by Clint Eastwood

Superior acting, writing, and direction are on impressive display in the critically acclaimedMystic River, Clint Eastwood's 24th directorial outing and one of the finest films of 2003. Sharply adapted byL.A. ConfidentialOscar-winner Brian Helgeland … see full wiki

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Cast: Kevin Bacon, Sean Penn, Emmy Rossum, Laura Linney, Tim Robbins

Director: Clint Eastwood

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review by mikedraper. October 13, 2010

posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More

"In the mysty mooonlight"

In their childhood, Jimmy Markham, Dave Boyle and Sean Devine had one life changing event. While playing street hockey, the boys were approached by two men who were posing as policemen but were actually pedophiles. They ordered Dave Boyle into their car and kept him in a hidden room in the woods while they acted on their perversions. The story progresses to current day when Jimmy Markham is preparing for his middle daughter's first communion. His eldest daughter, Katie, … more

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review by cdbaker. March 07, 2009

posted in Movie Hype

Excellent Mystery Starring Sean Penn

Mystic River is a haunting and tragic movie that is extremely well written, acted, and directed. At its core it is a murder mystery, but one that is shrouded by a tragedy that befalls the three main characters as young boys. The movie starts when Jimmy Markam, Sean Devine, and Dave Boyle are small boys playing in the street. Jimmy, the "hard case" of the bunch entices his pals to write their name in wet cement where the sidewalk is being repaired. Two men posing as cops drive up and abduct the boy … more

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review by Schtinky. November 16, 2008

But this part, the Death part, you do on your own

The first thing I would like to recommend about Mystic River is that you watch it twice before coming to any conclusions. Not that it will change the mystery, but so you can fully appreciate what the actors and filmmakers achieved with this movie. It an old plot line of tragedy occurring in the bloom of youth that affects the lives of a group of friends later in life, but Mystic River goes far deeper than most of the stories that follow this path. I haven't been this overwhelmed … more

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review by MzJen_2_review. March 10, 2008

posted in Movie Hype

For my money, Clint Eastwood's gave a crowning achievement as a director,

Again, I haven't read the book however the Movie does it all. I am sure there are things we all wish to forget. Moments in time in which our lives and the lives of others are altered by one singular movement, one phrase, or that one hockey shot that was just out of reach. Nothing is more true when it comes to the lives of Jimmy (Sean Penn), Sean (Kevin Bacon) and Dave (Tim Robbins). Mystic River is an emotional and amazing film about the reconciliation of three friends and their wives by the tragic … more

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review by AdamHunnicutt. September 18, 2004

Spiral

Mystic River will either leave you in the dust, and perhaps for some, leave you asking why. The film rolls with remnants and echoes of other films I own. It has the pacing of "In the Bedroom", and towards the end, the same tragic spiral down effect of "Requiem for a Dream." It's plotted in such a way that we are given one false clue after another (as in Bloodwork) keeping you on the edge of conclusion until we are at the last moment given a huge reveal that shatters … more

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review by cdbaker. September 04, 2004

posted in Movie Hype

Well Done Mystery

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