Review of Mystic River (2003) by Ricky B — 17 May 2012

Sean Penn is incredible and Eastwood is a genius. Great story and execution by the cast.

This review of Mystic River (2003) was written by Ricky B on 17 May 2012.

Mystic River has generally received very positive reviews.

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