Jivemonkey's Perfect Lil' Wurld

Mystic River. Hmm. I know people are going to freak out, but I just didn't see the "greatness." The cast was awesome, the direction was very good, but I didn't connect with the story. I thought Sean Penn & Tim Robbins were in especially good form, but I wasn't moved. The story was somewhat predictable, and I was usually a step ahead. I don't know what the problem is, but it just didn't do it for me. It's a fine film, but "Best Picture of 2003" good? Nope.
P.S. I am now also involved in a debate blog on gun control/right to arms called "the fabulous baker boys." C'mon over and check it out!