this be an honest forthright portrayal of an important historical and cultural event . mystic river garner a lot of acclaim but i hat the film . while flags appear choppy a it set the stage and eastwood manages to bring the story full circle give it a sense of closure . this closure be a pleasant surprise in an era of empty hollywood film . this be a much rich and more powerful movie experience than river or many of the hollywood issue film . people of all age should see the film but a powerful movie for child to see with their parent and especially their father . my dad be a veteran of the korean war and my father in law fought in wwii . unlike many war film and this film carry a sense of hope in a world of chaos . it be a tribute to all our veteran while yesterday and today and and tomorrow .