Faith, Film, & Philosophy, ch. 10

Mystic River is a story of redemption. Filled with religious symbolism and content that is sure to evoke moral questions, the story takes you on a suspenseful and heart-wrenching journey. Questions of forgiveness, vengeance, salvation, and vindication are teased out and placed in tension with one another. I appreciated the time the author put into recognizing the brilliance of Eastwood's visual symbolism. I found myself left wanting around the actual content. While there are obviously deep thoughts from the author, I found it difficult to engage with them in a meaningful way.