Mystic River vs The Limits of Control
Mystic River has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 6/10 for The Limits of Control). The Limits of Control is the shorter watch at 1h 56m compared with 2h 18m. Mystic River is the older of the two (2003 against 2009). Both are crime, drama, mystery movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Mystic River
The Limits of Control| Mystic River | The Limits of Control | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.7/10 | ★ 6.0/10 |
| Year | 2003 | 2009 |
| Length | 2h 18m | 1h 56m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller |
| Country | United States of America | United States of America |
| Director | Clint Eastwood | Jim Jarmusch |
| Main cast | Kevin Bacon, Laurence Fishburne, Kevin Chapman, Tim Robbins, Laura Linney | Óscar Jaenada, John Hurt, Luis Tosar, Gael García Bernal, Bill Murray |
Synopsis
Mystic River
The lives of three men who were childhood friends are shattered when one of them suffers a family tragedy.
The Limits of Control
A mysterious stranger works outside the law and keeps his objectives hidden, trusting no one. While his demeanor is paradoxically focused and dreamlike all at once, he embarks on a journey that not only takes him across Spain, but also through his own consciousness.
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