Intriguing mystery drama with great performances

Rating: 8/10 (29 December 2019)

'Mystic River' is a very good mystery/drama with a compelling plot and some excellent acting performance. The story is deep and dramatic and the strong acting and character development provides added realism. Despite its slow pacing, the plot has the ability to grab you early on and has some unpredictable twists and turns.
Sean Penn is great in this film and was thoroughly deserving of his Oscar. There are also very good performances from Kevin Bacon, Laurence Fishburne and Marcia Gay Harden. The acting in this film, along with Clint Eastwood's excellent directing, really elevates the storyline of 'Mystic River'.
Overall, 'Mystic River' is a great film. A strong mystery drama with an intriguing storyline and some excellent acting performances.