Anyone seen this yet? Sounds pretty good. It's got a great cast too. The 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon just got a little smaller.
RyoHazuki
09-19-03, 09:28 AM
Ive not yet seen it but Im really looking forward to it. Last time I checked imdb it had a 9.6 rating. Strong Oscar contender for this year.
Geofferson
09-19-03, 09:59 AM
I haven't seen it, but I finished the book recently and definitely plan on seeing this opening weekend.
Phyre
09-19-03, 10:01 AM
It opens Oct. 10 if I remember correctly.
BadlyDrawnBoy
09-19-03, 11:16 AM
the Trailer looks excellent, as does the other Sean Penn move 21 Grams, this guy has got to be the most talented actor out there.
PalmerJoss
09-19-03, 12:59 PM
I agree the trailer is excellent. I also just finished with the book and plan on checking it out. I have faith in Clint, so I have high hopes for the movie.
Spooky
09-19-03, 03:04 PM
Originally posted by PalmerJoss
I agree the trailer is excellent. I also just finished with the book and plan on checking it out. I have faith in Clint, so I have high hopes for the movie.
I have faith in Clint too, but I also remember the horrible "Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil" film, so I'm looking forward to this one, but worried he may screw it up.
immortal_zeus
09-19-03, 03:58 PM
When I watch this, it'll be the first time ever that I've read the book before watching the movie. :o
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Geofferson
09-19-03, 04:10 PM
Originally posted by immortal_zeus
When I watch this, it'll be the first time ever that I've read the book before watching the movie. :o
j/k - I only started doing this a few years ago. (now I try and do it whenever I can)
PalmerJoss
09-19-03, 04:16 PM
I always try and read the book before I see the movie. I read Jurassic Park before I saw the movie and I was let down by the film.
With Mystic River, though, it may be the first time that I enjoy the movie better than the book.
immortal_zeus
09-19-03, 04:24 PM
Originally posted by PalmerJoss
With Mystic River, though, it may be the first time that I enjoy the movie better than the book.
I'm anticipating that also since I was sort of letdown from the book as per our discussion in the Book Talk Forum.
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marty888
10-03-03, 11:42 PM
Everybody can breathe easier - it's GREAT!
I just saw MYSTIC RIVER this evening (opening night of the New York Film Festival) and like almost everyone else in the audience, was practically blown away by it. What a treat to actually see an <i>intelligent</i> movie for grown-ups - unfortunately we don't get very many of those any more. Some stunning performances, especially Sean Penn and Marcia Gay Harden, but everyone is terrific - not a bad performance or false note anywhere, and many intensely emotional moments. And speaking of "notes" - Eastwood also wrote the score for the movie.
The film was introduced by Eastwood himself, who was joined on stage by Tim Robbins, Sean Penn, Laura Linney and Marcia Gay Harden. At the end of the screening, there was a well-deserved standing ovation.
Great movie!
immortal_zeus
10-04-03, 07:52 AM
Originally posted by marty888
Everybody can breathe easier - it's GREAT!
I just saw MYSTIC RIVER this evening (opening night of the New York Film Festival) and like almost everyone else in the audience, was practically blown away by it. What a treat to actually see an <i>intelligent</i> movie for grown-ups - unfortunately we don't get very many of those any more. Some stunning performances, especially Sean Penn and Marcia Gay Harden, but everyone is terrific - not a bad performance or false note anywhere, and many intensely emotional moments. And speaking of "notes" - Eastwood also wrote the score for the movie.
The film was introduced by Eastwood himself, who was joined on stage by Tim Robbins, Sean Penn, Laura Linney and Marcia Gay Harden. At the end of the screening, there was a well-deserved standing ovation.
Great movie!
Lucky bastard. :( Glad you liked it, though. Just makes me want to see it even more.
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matome
10-04-03, 04:37 PM
Originally posted by Spooky
I have faith in Clint too, but I also remember the horrible "Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil" film, so I'm looking forward to this one, but worried he may screw it up.
That was truly a rare misstep for him, but I'm really looking forward to this new one.
Geofferson
10-04-03, 06:03 PM
Glad to hear the positive words about this one. I can't wait to see it next weekend!
strider21
10-21-03, 03:27 PM
how was sean penn in it?
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