A Masterpiece by Eastwood!

Rating: 10/10 (26 August 2013)

Based on Dennis Lehane's novel of the same name, Clint Eastwood delivers A Worthy Masterpiece in 'Mystic River'. A perfect film about imperfect people, that unfolds on celluloid astonishingly.
'Mystic River' Synopsis: With a childhood tragedy that overshadowed their lives, three men are reunited by circumstance when one loses a daughter.
'Mystic River' is depressing but extremely engaging as well. Brian Helgeland's Adapted Screenplay is haunting & unsettling. It delivers a story so tragic, its heartbreaking. Eastwood's Direction is magnificent. He handles this difficult human-story with utter brilliance. Cinematography, Editing & Art Design are superb.
Performance-Wise: Sean Penn & Tim Robbins, in Oscar-Winning Performances respectively, are outstanding. Kevin Bacon proves yet again how amazing an actor he is. His subtle yet helpful performance leaves a strong impression. Lawrence Fishburne is competent. Marcia Gay Harden is exemplary. Laura Linney is highly efficient. Tom Guiry is remarkably credible. Emmy Rossum is decent in a cameo.
On the whole, 'Mystic River' celebrates cinema.