Mystic River

Euphemism

Saw it tonight. Seemed a bit hammy at times, but overall I thought it was very good. When Tom Guiry's foot came down on the child's face, I was expecting the camera to cut away, and I was shocked when it didn't; half the theater gasped. Emotional impact goes a lot farther than mere gore.

The sheer tragic import of the story was very well realized, I thought. The movie could have easily verged into nihilism, but despite the overwhelming sense of inevitable tragedy, it never seemed senseless or uncentered.

The movie isn't light entertainment; the emotional intensity pretty much never lets up. The actors carry it wonderfully, however.

Anyone else see it?

shamus

NO, haven't seen it. Sounds interesting though! One thing, though, Euph,

How are things in Rwanda? You're getting pretty old to be 102! OMG! How do you keep typing?

Piph

He's pretty amazing for a 102 year old. LOL

It was a great movie with an excellent cast. Clint Eastwood (the director) even did the music. I was quite impressed!

Sassy

I don't think I could handle Mystic River. We went to see Master and Commander with Russel Crowe today (I mean yesterday). Enjoyed that one.

~~Sassy~~

blondie

Irreverent and I went to see it. I don't to spoil it but it has some unexpected parts. I thought it was amazing how you could have so many well-known actors in one movie and yet each one was able to make their part full and meaningful to the story line. It was a little difficult given my personal background, but no nightmares afterwards.

Blondie

willyloman

The book is one of the best American novels produced in the past decade.

The movie is overly violent and depressing.

This kind of topic is too intimate for the screen. Read the book. You will be blown away by this author.

Euphemism

It was a little difficult given my personal background, but no nightmares afterwards.

Yeah, I was a little worried about Piph for the same reason, but she seemed to be okay.

Willy... thanks for the tip, I'll look for it.

ChimChim

I didnt see it, I was in the theater for it but i took my ticket back because there were only old people there and me and my friend didnt feel like sitting there...

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Piph

Euph said "Yeah, I was a little worried about Piph for the same reason, but she seemed to be okay."

Yeah, I was kind of surprised it didn't affect me more too. I related to a lot of it, but I felt kind of numb, actually. I think my dad would have really enjoyed it, too.

I didn't realize it was based on a book. I'd really like to read it, too.

Tatiana

I read the book. I'd hate it if the movie wasn't as good. But, I'll probably see it anyway.

i took my ticket back because there were only old people there

chimchim.....sometimes us "old" people have good taste!

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