Review of Mystic River (2003) by Arthur Lazere for culturevulture.net — 02 Oct 2003

Riveting moviemaking in the popular vein...Eastwood avoids easy answers and sentimental compromises.

This review of Mystic River (2003) was written by Arthur Lazere and published by culturevulture.net on 02 Oct 2003.

Mystic River has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Venkatesh K (6) on 12 May 2018

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Eastwood and his actors create a brooding drama whose events and interrelationships seem surreally improbable yet painfully authentic…

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By Josh H (1,272) on 05 Sep 2017

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By Joel Siegel (93) for Good Morning America (94) on 04 Jan 2018

Eastwood tells the story simply, barely moving the camera. The only special effect in this film is genius…

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By Annbd (197) on 20 Feb 2018

I'm impressed by this thriller, that got me from the beginning. Thrilling for sure…

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By Marin M (205) on 29 Dec 2018

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By Seroj (254) on 13 Feb 2018

After re-watching I must say that the plot is nothing speacial. The acting is superb tho and overall its worth a watch…

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