Amazing!

Rating: 10/10 (6 July 2010)

I can't say enough about the great Clint Eastwood. This movie started a span of fantastic, Oscar-winning movies that are made by Eastwood. That span goes on still today because every one of his films since this one are very powerful movies. This is no exception. This has a truly wonderful cast, a well-written script, and great music.
Back in 1975, Dave Boyle was abducted and he was sexually abused for several days. Now years later, he is still haunted by that. One of Boyle's friend Jimmy believes that caused him to murder his daughter. Did he do it or not? The acting is outstanding. Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, and Kevin Bacon are one of the better actors from the 80's to today. They really know how to act. Sean Penn as Jimmy is probably the best character he has ever played. Penn and Robbins deserved their Oscars.
This should have won best picture only if it wasn't competing against the final Lord of the Rings. LOTR deserved the Oscar though. Overall, this is a powerful drama. I give kudos to everyone who participated in the movie. I rate this movie 10/10.