can we say disappointing?

Rating: 4/10 (3 November 2005)

I decided to see Mystic River after a few people I know had raved about it. Not even ten minutes into the movie, my hopes had been dashed. I found the plot utterly predictable, I could guess ever twist and turn way before it even happened. Frame shots and edits practically give the story away from once scene to the next. They aren't even hints, they are blatant giveaways. I just didn't see the appeal and was severely disappointed. If I could go back, I wish I wouldn't have seen it... then maybe i could believe all the hype. Completely generic, down to the friendship/relationship between the characters. I am not one to write spoilers in my reviews, although pertaining to this film anything you say couldn't spoil the story... it does that all on it's own. I guess the performances from the cast were good, but nothing outstanding or even vaguely memorable. If I could say anything pleasant about the film it would have to be that Clint Eastwood assembled the work quite nicely, considering what he had to work with. the feel of the film is entertaining, yet the plot and performances were less than that.