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Clint Eastwood and Mystic River.(Film)(Movie Review)

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| March 01, 2004 | McDonald, Neil | COPYRIGHT 2004 Quadrant Magazine Company, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Mystic River is a finely acted, beautifully structured, skilfully directed example of American film-making at its best. It begins as a traditional thriller but soon becomes an exploration of revenge and various forms of human evil. The plot may be violent, but the film's two murders are handled with restraint: the horror is implied, with the emphasis on motivation and character. So why do I have a problem with Mystic River? The answer is Clint Eastwood--his vision as actor-director and his history as a film-maker.

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