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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