Mystic Chilling, So Intense

Rating: 10/10 (6 November 2007)

An instant jewel. To those that didn't see it I recommend it movingly. If you are elder, or if you enjoy smart, smooth and complex thought movies rent this one.
Besides the flawless task of the cast (and flawless all the way), and enjoying the giant passion that brings forth Sean Penn, the quiet, full composition of Tim Robbins and the realism by Kevin Bacon, the movie is delightfully chilling, like sitting in a field covered on mist: just the watching of a beautiful scenario but at the same time feel a cold on the spine. I get this with mist and "Mystic River". A graceful, ghostly charm. That's what it gets you. A cold on the spine, wet sweat and not from terror; but from Intensity. The use of grey, dampened and humid spaces give the film a melancholic yet surreal atmosphere, where the real story is somewhat violent but incredibly intense and heartbreaking.
This movie is super emotional, as I highlighted, very intense. Trust Clint Eastwood: he has an encyclopedic knowledge of movies and a poetic view on life that is plunged with a fascinating impact. Watch "Mystic River". It will haunt you after it's over, but in a very, very good way.