Anna Daniels
It’s 1975, and three young boys are playing in the streets of Boston. But after one of them is abducted, their world is turned upside down. Over 20 years later, the incident comes back to haunt the three friends when a local girl goes missing, and it seems like one of them is the culprit. That’s the plot to Mystic River, a movie that’s incredibly brutal, but the all-star cast helps keep you engaged all the way through. Starring the likes of Sean Penn, Kevin Bacon, Laurence Fishburne, and Marcia Gay Harden, the film also packs plenty of star power behind the camera. The film was both directed and scored by Clint Eastwood. That’s right. Eastwood has scored quite a few films over the years, too.
It’s all about the characters in Mystic River, and the film could be viewed as much of a character study as it is a murder mystery. The movie often utilizes close-ups, so you can see every detail of a person’s face. You see how they react to each depressing detail, and it really places you in the the mindset of these cops, crooks, and everyday citizens. Plus, the ending is a total gut punch. Make sure you’re in the right headspace before watching this one. It’s a good way to turn your sunny disposition sour.
Written by: Looper
