Quote Originally Posted by Chip_B
Mystic River - Just watched this two nights ago. The acting is off the scale (Tim Robbins and Sean Penn are just amazing), but this is one DARK film. It's one of those flicks that lingers in your mind long after it's over.
The book by Dennis Lehane is also excellent and worth reading. Although, if you've seen the movie it's definately a spoiler since you know the ending. I read the book first and it's an interesting read for the additional character development and insight to some of the relationships.

Quote Originally Posted by Chip_B
The Gift - Great flick featuring outstanding performances from Cate Blanchett and Giovanni Ribisi. The plot revolves around a psychic (Blanchett) and a murdered girl she sees in visions. Ribisi is downright scary.
This description reminded me of another favourite movie...Dead Again. A strange thriller about murder, amnesia, and reincarnation. Robin Williams is excellent in a dramatic role as a psychiatrist.
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