Good Movie

Rating: Null/10 (12 September 2004)

First off, I am just an average guy that likes action or sci-fi movies and even occasional comedies. It's rare I ever get in a mood to watch a drama of any kind. So I've had Mystic River on my shelf for a few weeks before I got into one of those moods. The reason I got it was because of all the acclaim...so I thought it would be a good flick to watch on a stormy night. I am not going to pretend to know all the symbolisms or story telling devices or just the plain psycho-babble that so many people point out on these comments...(you know, the ones who opened a dictionary and looked up the most sophisticated words they could find to feel educated) or those that say you have be be an "intellectual" to understand and enjoy this movie which is absolutely arrogant. But anyway, like i said, from a viewpoint of an average guy I felt this movie was very good. Easily something to recommend to a friend or family member. A good murder drama that has twists and suspicion to go around. Sure there are going to be some things that you are going to question, disbelieve or even feel obvious but I think no matter what the case, it keeps you hanging out to find out the conclusion with mild suspense. The acting is good all around, especially Robbins, which I laughed to myself because I thought he had a speech impediment in the beginning but realized..oh wait..thats not his speech..that's just Boston! The story is very familiar (Sleepers), but it still kept me interested with all the dot-connecting that unravels. The only complaint I would give is the ending which was, in my opinion, discouraging but hey sometimes that what makes people talk about after it is done so it was no biggie. Over all, it is a good popcorn and soda movie at night to just enjoy and maybe think about afterwards, but since i am just an action/sci-fi buff, I just the leave the thinking and analyzing at work and the entertainment and fun to the movie.... 7 out of 10!