Get yourself thrown into the Mystic River!

Rating: 9/10 (30 August 2009)

This is without a doubt one of the best films of the decade, coming from the extremely talented Clint Eastwood. The Mystic River is a cinematic experience to last a lifetime. It is based around a murder mystery which leads to a tragic outcome. The murder summons childhood friends and their dark memories. In this background, Eastwood allows us to explore each of the characters, and to virtually understand the human nature. This film depicts the unexpected consequences of redemption, regret and all the deeply-rooted feelings of the human mind. All these things have been told in a very thrilling way, yet allowing you to dig into the deeper layers of this masterful film.
Unforgettable performances come from the whole cast, especially from Penn and Robbins who become the victims of the tragedy, and from Bacon who is torn apart between them. Harden also skillfully portrays her hysterical betrayal of her husband, a mistake which defines the ending of the story.
This film left me with a feeling similar to that I had after watching Godfather, perhaps because of the way the movie ended. I highly recommend this movie for anybody who wishes to be thrown into the Mystic river!