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Reviews
Fearful Symmetry (1998)
Missed the mark....
I wish this self-conscious doc was more about the making of the wonderful To Kill a Mockingbird film. Instead, I felt it was a self-conscious waste of time. I believe the guy hired to do it was trying too hard to make 'art,' instead of a providing information on the production. The combination of the real actors, writer, and producer with random folks from 'the south' made no sense to me & was really confusing at times -- they'd start talking and I'd have to stop and think "who is this? Are they talking about the movie I want to know more about or are they sharing some personal memory." I think this really didn't work & wish there were something more informative on the collector's DVD.
Mystic River (2003)
A great film...
Just saw this movie tonight at a special screening and it was truly wonderful -- I'll be surprised if it isn't nominated for several Academy Awards including best picture, direction, and supporting actors (Sean Penn et. all).
It's a beautiful, haunting, moving portrayal of human damage and the ripples of cyclical violence it can create. Enjoy!