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Mystic River (2003) 8.0
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Metascore: 84/100
Reviews: 893 user | 212 critic | 42 from Metacritic.com With a childhood tragedy that overshadowed their lives, three men are reunited by circumstance when one loses a daughter. Director:Clint Eastwood |
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| Sean Penn | ... | ||
| Tim Robbins | ... | ||
| Kevin Bacon | ... | ||
| Laurence Fishburne | ... | ||
| Marcia Gay Harden | ... | ||
| Laura Linney | ... | ||
| Kevin Chapman | ... | ||
| Tom Guiry | ... |
Brendan Harris
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| Emmy Rossum | ... | ||
| Spencer Treat Clark | ... | ||
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Andrew Mackin | ... | |
| Adam Nelson | ... | ||
| Robert Wahlberg | ... | ||
| Jenny O'Hara | ... | ||
| John Doman | ... |
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Plot Synopsis
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Childhood friends Jimmy Markum, Sean Devine and Dave Boyle reunite following the death of Jimmy's oldest daughter, Katie. Sean's a police detective on the case, gathering difficult and disturbing evidence; he's also tasked with handling Jimmy's rage and need for retribution. Written by mmg
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The river has many depths. Let it wash over you. See more »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
15 October 2003 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Río místico See more »Filming Locations:
Bear dens, Long Crouch Woods, Franklin Park, Boston, Massachusetts, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$309,755 (Japan) (16 January 2004)Gross:
$90,135,191 (USA) (21 May 2004)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Radio Announcer #1: ...before the end of the season last year, and then re-injured it in spring training on a terrific game-saving play. You know, I was talking with...
Sean's Father: What time is this going on?
Jimmy's Father: 7:30 is the pre-game.
Sean's Father: Who'd you say was pitching tonight?
Jimmy's Father: Tiant's pitching.
Sean's Father: Goddamn Cuban, man. He can hurl it.
Jimmy's Father: I'd hate to be facing him.
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While researching his character's occupation, Kevin Bacon had worked in the office of the Massachusetts State Police. See more »Goofs
In the neighborhood parade scene, the school marching band is not in step with the band music we hear, or even instep with each other. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Radio Announcer #1: ...before the end of the season last year, and then re-injured it in spring training on a terrific game-saving play. You know, I was talking with...
Sean's Father: What time is this going on?
Jimmy's Father: 7:30 is the pre-game.
Sean's Father: Who'd you say was pitching tonight?
Jimmy's Father: Tiant's pitching.
Sean's Father: Goddamn Cuban, man. He can hurl it.
Jimmy's Father: I'd hate to be facing him.
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When I finally got to watch Mystic River, I was mesmerized by the acting of the ensemble cast. I watched this movie twice, alone and again with my husband. The content of the movie is relevant in any time frame. Upon watching it the second time I noticed "small" things that tied the movie and its characters together. Forgiveness, no I would not classify any of the characters as forgiving. It is very clear that Dave probably never receive counseling for the unspeakable crime done to him as a boy, Jimmy never really let go of his "on edge nerve" and Sean remains the responsible friend but not afraid to face life's messes. To watch a human drama unfold with such sad consequences and heavy retribution on one hand and little to no retribution on the other hand is a depiction that life is not always fair and some of us receive the bounty of life, while others get the smaller piece of pie.
This movie was well acted and well directed. I will never forget Sean Penn's portrayal of Jimmy in this star ensemble cast.