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Oscar Week ’09: My Favourite Non-Winners – Mystic River

mystic river posterIn comparison to the anger I experienced the previous year, I don’t think I was too distraught when Lord of the Rings: Return of the King beat this film for Best Picture, especially after the win won two well-deserved acting awards for and .

This film marks the beginning of the period, where began to stay behind the camera for his films. While he won the next year for Million Dollar Baby, I found the better of the two films.

The highlight of this film is the performances, especially that of Tim Robbins as a man, who is troubled after being molested as a kid.

Mystic River is a true example of how film can be used to tell a good story and even though it didn’t win, I still enjoy watching it over and over.

10/10

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    Sean Patrick Kelly

    Sean Patrick Kelly is a Toronto-based freelance film critic and blogger with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies from York University. Since founding his site in 2004, Sean has shared his passion for cinema through insightful reviews and commentary. His work has also been featured in prominent outlets, including Toronto Film Scene, HuffPost Canada, Screen Anarchy, ScreenRant, and Rue Morgue Magazine.

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