Finally got a chance to see Mystic River, possibly one of my most anticipated films ever. Denis Lehane is my favorite author, and I was praying that the first film based on his book wouldn't be an embarrassment.
Not only is the film success in my eyes, it's quite possibly one of the best movies I've ever seen. If Sean Penn does not get an Oscar for his performance, I'll be tempted to never see another movie again. I've never really been a fan of Penn, nor have I disliked him, but I had no idea he had that type of performance in him. Clint Eastwood needs to buy the rights to all of Lehanes work in my opinion.
I'd recommend Mystic River to anybody who enjoys a good film, and more so to those who read the book and enjoyed it.
Thoughts?
Not only is the film success in my eyes, it's quite possibly one of the best movies I've ever seen. If Sean Penn does not get an Oscar for his performance, I'll be tempted to never see another movie again. I've never really been a fan of Penn, nor have I disliked him, but I had no idea he had that type of performance in him. Clint Eastwood needs to buy the rights to all of Lehanes work in my opinion.
I'd recommend Mystic River to anybody who enjoys a good film, and more so to those who read the book and enjoyed it.
Thoughts?