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« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2003, 09:30:39 AM » |
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Yes, I agree with all that Gant said, we saw it on the same night. A terrific piece of work, I did already state, that maybe it could have been shortened very slightly, but that is a very minor detail, technically it is superb. I've made no secret of the fact the I think we will see an Oscar nomination for Clint, Penn and Robbins, at the very least, with maybe a few more in there. A Must see film, I'll be seeing it again with my lady in the coming week.  -Stranger-
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« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2003, 02:01:47 PM » |
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I just came home from the theater.  Wow. It was awesome! This is the movie of the year, heck, of the decade. The acting, the directing, the score, everything was top notch. If I had to choose a favorite between Sean Penn or Tim Robbin's performances, I think I would have to go with Penn's , but it's a close one  . Time just flew right by, and I really felt I was caught up in the story. Unforgiven or Mystic River? umm...I'd say Mystic River  Great, just great. Thumbs up Clint, you've done it again!
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« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2003, 09:04:01 AM » |
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I just saw Mystic River last night and... LOVED IT! Very good work by all involved. Very troubling. Easily Clint's best film since A Perfect World. Sean Penn's performance has been widely lauded, and rightly so, but Tim Robbins is the one to watch. There are revelatory scenes for his character where the man seems to age right before your eyes, so heavily does his burden lie. His character more than any other had to walk a fine line to avoid spilling over into stereotype. My guess is that they are going to push for Penn for a Best Actor Oscar, so my money's on Robbins for Best Supporting Actor. Although, truth be told, it reminds me a little bit of the Pulp Fiction Oscar confusion, when both Travolta and Jackson had nearly equal parts, but they pushed for Travolta for the Best Actor nod. In the case of Mystic River, both performances are equally crucial to the story, and they have a comparable share of screen time. I just find Robbins' performance more groundbreaking and amazing. We'll see... This is one of those movies you'll be thinking about long after the haunting final pan. My wife and I discussed it enthusiastically on the late drive home. I chewed on it some more before turning in last night. This morning I wrestled with the implications further, on my way to work. It's one of those films. I'd even say Clint has a shot at another Best Picture and Best Director combo win, were this not the "high-concept", pre-ordained Year of The Ring. There is a heckuva lot more to this movie than simply the "whodunnit". Several times throughout the movie, I'd be on the tantalizing edge of really taking in the film on its more subtextual level, and thought to myself, "I've got to see this again. I'll pick up more with each subsequent viewing". I for one have really enjoyed Clint's more straightforward, lighter films of late. I liked Bloodwork. I loved Space Cowboys. I thought True Crime was a gem. But Mystic River delivers on the promise of Unforgiven and A Perfect World. It broods. It stands its ground and does not flinch. All in all, a terrific return to form for Clint Eastwood, THE American Director. 
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« Reply #13 on: October 20, 2003, 08:20:59 AM » |
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I finally got to see Mystic River yesterday. It is truly a fascinating film. After experiencing varying degrees of disappointment with Clint's last three films, it's a thrill to see Clint on top of his game, taking risks and delivering his best film since at least Bridges of Madison County.
Mystic River is a film that demands (and deserves) repeat viewings, so I can't really say where I rank it yet amidst Clint's filmography. But I can say that the film's powerful climax left me more shaken than any film I've seen since Requiem for a Dream (2000).
Penn and Robbins are deservedly getting lots of attention for their performances, but I was also blown away by Kevin Bacon and Marcia Gay Harden. Bacon, a solid actor but something of a journeyman, gives easily his best performance to date. Harden, terrifc in Ed Harris' Pollock, is again superb and easily deserving of a Best Supporting Actress nomination.
Like I said earlier, Eastwood's film is all about risk, and while I'm not sure I agree with all his choices (at least on first viewing), this is mesmerizing filmmaking.
A welcome return to form, and an absolute must-see. I can't wait to see it again.
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