The darkness that can't get out of

Alfreda 2021-10-18 09:31:07

The mysterious river is so calm, we don't know what is hidden under this deep water? Or like a human heart, never see the darkness in this dark corner. When this gloom and darkness filled the whole film, the story slowly happened under the gray tone, which made my heart feel the depression from the image constantly. I wanted to find a ray of light, but I couldn't. The elderly Clint Eastwood always sees the world too thoroughly, stingy with giving even a little light. Just as he was filming "Unforgivable", the true disclosure of different human natures made such a Western film a classic. So "Mystic River" is also destined to become another classic in the hands of Eastwood.

After seeing the opening of the story, I can't help but think of another film "The Sleeper", which also has a first-class cast and also originated from the theme of "child sexual abuse". But after watching "Mystic River", you will understand that "The Sleeper" has the addition of Robert De Niro and Dustin Hoffman, but it still cannot conceal its lack of depth in the plot, and it will eventually become a one. Exquisite commercial films with no formality are more entertaining than discussing topics. With comparison, you will also understand the depth of "Mysterious River"'s exploration of the gloom of human nature.

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Extended Reading
  • Josefa 2022-03-24 09:01:12

    It is not necessarily Jesus who bears the cross, but it may also be Satan, who is the executioner who lynched in the name of love. The tragic Moebius ring and the so-called character determine fate. From beginning to end, poor Dave did not control his own destiny. The beginning of the tragedy and the end of the tragedy (life) were all doomed from the moment he got in the car. The only thing to be thankful for is that he finally faced his past self honestly and made his debut as a teenager (the past self), but it also indirectly led to the tragedy. The trust between people is so fragile, even if it is a husband and wife, she may not be able to treat each other frankly and not let her face her past self. This is the saddest thing. On another level, Jimmy, who seems to be pitiful for losing his beloved daughter, was doomed from the moment he became the leader of the three in his childhood and when he became a robber. Only the honest policeman, Sean, has to maintain this society under the rule of law in the end (stretching out his hands than shooting out his guns). At the end of the parade on National Day, the meaning behind it could not be more obvious: the tragedy of the "fake police" must have good police officers. To maintain the rule of law and justice to protect the United States

  • Winston 2022-03-24 09:01:12

    Could it be that I gave birth to such a daughter to get the ending of her being shot and killed today?

Mystic River quotes

  • Jimmy Markum: This part... you do alone.

  • Jimmy: You do death alone, but I coulda helped her with the dyin' part.