Are you going to see Mystic River?
07-11-03 | 03:28 PM
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Are you going to see Mystic River?
The cast seems pretty solid...
Sean Penn .... Jimmy
Tim Robbins .... Dave
Kevin Bacon .... Sean
Laurence Fishburne .... Whitey
I think they picked the perfect person to play Jimmy, but I think I would have rather seen Robbins and Bacon switch roles.
I have my reserves on this one because I think Clint Eastwood bungled Blood Work, but I'm willing to give him another chance.
Tell me that's not how you envisioned Jimmy.
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Sean Penn .... Jimmy
Tim Robbins .... Dave
Kevin Bacon .... Sean
Laurence Fishburne .... Whitey
I think they picked the perfect person to play Jimmy, but I think I would have rather seen Robbins and Bacon switch roles.
I have my reserves on this one because I think Clint Eastwood bungled Blood Work, but I'm willing to give him another chance.
Tell me that's not how you envisioned Jimmy.
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07-11-03 | 03:52 PM
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Well, the advance word on the movie is excellent so I might be interested, but I agree with you that Eastwood's last few directorial outings have left a lot to be desired. Maybe this will be his return to form finally.
07-11-03 | 10:28 PM
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From: New Jersey, where the state motto should be Leave No Tree Standing
I just read the book last month and I'd say it's one of the best books I've ever read, so I am dying with anticipation to see the film. I agree, Sean Penn looks like Jimmy. But I don't see Tim Robbins as Dave at all.
07-14-03 | 12:49 AM
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I'll certainly be seeing it. From what i've heard it's received very good reviews and I agree that Sean Penn is perfect for Jimmy. I can see Tim Robbins being able to pull off Dave or at least that type of character but I have doubts about Kevin Bacon playing Sean. But who knows how much the characters in the movie will resemble the ones in the book.
