Mystic River

Stellar cast. Heart-wrenching story line. This movie is done so well. Standout performances by Sean Penn, Marcia Gay Harding, Laura Linney, etc.

It's good, but... be ready to be sad. I think Sean Penn screaming with all the cops holding him is the best scream of pain and panic I've ever seen in a movie. Cuts right to the heart.

Great story with a perfect cast. See if you can guess the scene that clinched Penn’s Academy Award.

I loved this movie… very emotional with surprising scenes!

Probably Dennis Lehane's best work, a beautifully written story about three kids from Boston, the traumatic event they shared, and the men they grew up to be. Highly recommended.

Somehow this brilliant and thoroughly haunting, and unforgettable 2003 film eluded me until very recently, when a close friend recommended it in the most glowing possible way! My friend was absolutely correct! This may be Eastwood’s greatest work! Mystic River is an incredibly powerful, tension-filled, deeply sensitive, and, meticulously crafted work of passion and artistic accomplishment!Each member of its superb cast delivers an extraordinary performance! Every aspect of Eastwood’s direction, casting, soundtrack, the screen play, and, the stunning cinematography, combined to create a completely authentic film that explores perils that we all potentially face in a world rife with terror and tragedy. Mystic River represents an Eastwood film-making triumph of the very highest order.

Muy buena pelicula y rapida entrega

Mystic River does not deserve the negative reviews leveled against it; while I respect the views expressed by others, I'd like to address the grounds often used to criticize this unpretentious and disturbing film:1.) For those who say it's "boring and slow": Don't we have enough films that presume a 2-second attention span on the part of the audience? The psychological content of the story demands careful development, and Eastwood constructs each scene with careful attention to details, always establishing an undercurrent--a suspenseful sense of the unknown. In an age where most films strive for gimmicky plot twists with Matrix-like special effects and camera angles, Eastwood returns us to the essence of any great film: a good screenplay, remarkable perfromances, and direction that doesn't interfere with the story.2.) For those who say it's "predictable": The focus of this story is on the psychology of the characters; the plot twists may be predictable in some cases, but this in no way detracts from the depth of the intended themes. A story cannot rely on plot alone for it to be memorable; in fact, most plots since Shakespeare are fairly formulaic. People, however, never complain that they knew Hamlet was going to die--the art is in the substance. Mystic River gives us plenty to deal with. The tensions and nuances established by the characters are at the heart of this film, not its plot structure, however predictable some might deem it to be.3.) For those who say that the "characters have no redeeming qualities": I don't want a film filled with "redeemable" characters, whatever that means. I want a story that rings true; the characters don't have to be heroes--they have to be human, and this film delivers. No one is flawless or free of peculiar and sometimes disturbing characteristics. If we're reluctant to consider the darker aspects of ourselves, that's another matter, but as the film shows, people are too complex to be categorized neatly under the "redeemable" heading.4.) For those who criticize the musical score: Some say, "I'm a musician, and Eastwood shouldn't compose because he only uses four notes repetitively." Well, I'm a musician, too (self-taught and trained), and in this case, it hardly matters what credentials a musician has, really, or how many notes he uses. Eastwood's score is unassuming, and it does what it has to--complement the scenes without being bombastic. Who needs massive orchestration and complexity if it's uncalled for? The score doesn't distract us from the acting and the story, and I'm glad for that. As to Eastwood's status as a composer, that is also irrelevant since history is filled with musicians "without training" who have made their personalities felt. Eastwood had the courage to do it himself, and it's refreshingly free of pretense. I'm sure he doesn't think of himself as the next John Williams, and if he could do it himself, why not?Overall, it's a movie worthy of our attention for its stark honesty. This is one you can talk about and interpret--complete enough to pose the darkest questions, and wise enough to let each viewer search for the answers.

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UNA OBRA MAESTRA, EN MI OPINION INFRAVALORADA.RECOMENDABLE AL 100!!!!!

Bon film a voir

Bon film belle histoire je recommande

Muy buena edición con las luces y sombras típicas de Warner. No hay subs en el audiocomentario de los actores Tim Robbins y Kevin Bacon y adquiere todos los extras de la edición USA. Zona ALLExtras:"Mystic River: Beneath The Surface" featurette (HD - 22:52)"Mystic River: From Page To Screen" featurette (HD - 11:32)"Charlie Rose Show" interviews (con 'Play all' option, HD - 111:23):- Clint Eastwood (Director - 41:51)- Tim Robbins (Actor - 50:26)- Kevin Bacon (Actor - 19:05)Trailers (con 'Play all' option - 3:35):- Teaser trailer (1:15)- Theatrical trailer (2:20)Subs:Bulgarian, Danish, Dutch, English HoH, Finnish, French, German HoH, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Italian HoH, Norwegian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish (Spain), Spanish Latino & SwedishAspectRatio:2.35:1Formato:1080p 24fps VC-1Sonido:English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1French Dolby Digital 5.1German Dolby Digital 5.1Hungarian Dolby Digital 5.1Italian Dolby Digital 5.1Spanish (Spain) Dolby Digital 5.1Spanish (South America) Dolby Digital 2.0 SurroundPor 5 euros tenemos una obra maestra en blu-ray. Compro!