I finally saw Mystic River last night.
I had high expectations and Eastwood delivers.
I agree with Frank about the child actors and the connection with their adult counterparts. Not really believeable, but I "gave it up" for Clint because he kept me visually interested. Great camera work in this movie.
Kevin Bacon should get a Best Supporting Actor nomination. About time. He was an acting anchor. He hasn't been this focused since JFK.
Sean Penn is intense. The "Is that my daughter?!" scene is hard to watch. I was thinking if I had lost a son or daughter as young as Penn's I'd be an emotional wreck. You believe he's fucked up.
Tim Robbins is a great actor but I felt conscious of his acting. I knew he was "acting". I could suspend belief for the child actors, but not Tim. Don't ask me why. I think it was because I had a hunch he was innocent and felt a little played by Eastwood.
All in all I was impressed with the overall themes (and themes-the score is incredible) and I give it a thumbs up. Somebody's gotta make movies like this, and legend Clint isn't going to be around forever...
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