In Reply to: Mystic River: what a crock (spoilers, if it matters) posted by rhizomatic on October 21, 2003 at 08:17:05:
I thought the last 10 minutes was the kicker. Especially Linney's speech, that long look between Linney and Harden during the parade (the film isn't just about the guy's loyalty, y'know)...and, of course, Bacon's parting "shot" to Penn, the one that says this ain't over, it'll never be over, I'm gonna get you yet.Isn't that the theme of the film? It's never over for these guys? The tragic past spiralling down to the present and on into the future?
It's not a whodunit anyway. I saw sufficient screen time for the duaghter to feel some sympathy...but the movie's not about *her*.
I liked Mystic River a lot. It's a character study.
Look at it this way - did Laura Croft Tomb Raider inspire you to write so many paragraphs???
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Follow Ups
- Hmmm...didn't strike me that way at all... - Harmonia 23:44:08 10/21/03 (2)
- But what is that look about? - rhizomatic 06:48:32 10/22/03 (1)
- I agree completely - sjb 20:36:53 10/24/03 (0)