Midway Hawker Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 I just watched Mystic River for the first time last night. It was an intriguing movie to say the least. I don't really understand the Academy Awards for Sean Penn and Tim Robbins (then again, I never really understand the Academy's decisions anyway). They were good, but so was Kevin Bacon.. Great? I don't think so. Overall, I thought the movie was good, but was a bit disappointed in the ending. I had recently watched "Bloodwork" and liked it, so when I saw that Clint directed Mystic River also that made me want to see it. Sean Penn reminded me of a younger Robert De Niro. This movie also reminded me of the movie Sleepers which also had Kevin Bacon in it. Overall, I give it 7 out of 10 stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanEHdian Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 I like Mystic River...anything that Clint is involved in, is usually Excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro2112 Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 I really liked the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daylin Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 I liked the movie Mystic River. And I agree with you Earthshine, Sean Penn did remind me of a younger Robert De Niro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 QUOTE I like Mystic River...anything that Clint is involved in, is usually Excellent. One HUGELY notable exception for me was Unforgiven which won best picture 10 years ago or so - I thought it was a truly horrible movie, and I couldn't even figure out why it got good reviews, much less was nominated - when it got nominated I was shocked, and when it won I really lost a lot of respect for the Oscars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ru5h F@n Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 QUOTE (CanEHdian @ Jun 11 2005, 11:53 AM) I like Mystic River...anything that Clint is involved in, is usually Excellent. Yes I totally agree. Clint is a perfectionist. He has admitted even though he is a picky director, he does allow the actors room to suggest ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midway Hawker Posted June 14, 2005 Author Share Posted June 14, 2005 I'll be seeing Unforgiven soon as well (it's currently 4th on my Netflix queue) so I'll tell you what I thought on that one. I'm I the only one who, when I see the movie title "Mystic River", immediately start singing "Mystic Rhythms" in my head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 QUOTE (Daylin @ Jun 11 2005, 04:22 PM)And I agree with you Earthshine, Sean Penn did remind me of a younger Robert De Niro Same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostGirl Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 QUOTE (Earthshine @ Jun 13 2005, 10:27 PM) I'm I the only one who, when I see the movie title "Mystic River", immediately start singing "Mystic Rhythms" in my head? No, I do it too...but I substitute "river"... "Mystic Ri-ver....capture my thoughts and carry them away...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midway Hawker Posted June 14, 2005 Author Share Posted June 14, 2005 QUOTE (GhostGirl @ Jun 13 2005, 09:11 PM) QUOTE (Earthshine @ Jun 13 2005, 10:27 PM) I'm I the only one who, when I see the movie title "Mystic River", immediately start singing "Mystic Rhythms" in my head? No, I do it too...but I substitute "river"... "Mystic Ri-ver....capture my thoughts and carry them away...." Yeah, that's kinda what I meant... Too many drinkies tonight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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