Review of Mean Creek (2004) by Gregm — 13 Mar 2005
[***SPOILERS***] I'm trying to figure out how people are comparing this movie to "Deliverance." Just because there is a river involved does not mean the movies are the same. This is one of the best portrayals of teenagers I've seen in a very long while, and while I admit George's eventual death was easy to foresee, that doesn't detract one iota from the wonderful acting and writing here.
Stop kidding yourself: you knew someone was going to die when you looked at the DVD cover. What I liked best was how the characters changed their minds in such a realistic way as Peck's personality kept revealing both monstrous and then humane qualities.
A very good movie that should be seen, but it is no upper, if you are looking for one.
This review of Mean Creek (2004) was written by Gregm on 13 Mar 2005.
Mean Creek has generally received positive reviews.
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