Mystic River

It works so well as a showcase for their performances (and those of supporting players Marcia Gay Harden, Laura Linney, Laurence Fishburne, and relative newcomer Tom Guiry), and as a study of their aluminum sided world, that the inevitable revelations of the mystery plot almost sidetrack a film thats more about fragile lives than clues and plot twists. ( Read More )

Marc Savlov

This is Eastwoods most assured direction since Unforgiven, and the bracing performances throughout carry the bitter ring of authenticity. ( Read More )

Roger Ebert

In a time of flashy directors who slice and dice their films in a dizzy editing rhythm, it is important to remember that films can look and listen and attentively sympathize with their characters.Directors grow great by subtracting, not adding, and Eastwood does nothing for show, everything for effect. ( Read More )

JoBlo

I dont remember the last time that I got so involved in a movie and its characters. ( Read More )

Alex Sandell

Clint Eastwoods subtle craftsmanship as a director is a refreshing nod back to the old fashioned days of film. ( Read More )