Twin gynecologists take full advantage of the fact that nobody can tell them apart, until their relationship begins to deteriorate over a woman. Viggo Mortensen. (2005). He gave it 3 and a half stars (out of 4). Fogarty's thug, who gets his nose smashed into his skull has more blood spurt out in the International version in the shot where he is dying on the ground. Tom vehemently denies this, but Carl remains persistent and begins to stalk the Stall family. It makes some animal sense but it doesn’t make human sense so I’m always discussing that in my movies and in this movie in particular. During its entire theatrical run, the film grossed $31,504,633 in the United States and $60,334,064 worldwide. Edie and Tom then start slapping and hitting each other, their fight eventually culminating in violent sex on the stairs. In this movie, we’ve got an audience that’s definitely going to applaud these acts of violence and they do because it’s set up that these acts are justifiable and almost heroic at times. Editing, directing and pure performance combine to make flawless performances for this cast. Cronenberg enjoys creating disturbing situations and imagery, and wants to get under your skin and to stimulate your mind on as many levels as he can. How can we be disgusted by our own bodies? After Tom gets out of the hospital, Sam, the local sheriff, pays a visit. Both scenes display more blood flowing or gushing out of the victims in the European version. He tells Edie that he ran away from Philadelphia to escape his violent criminal past. A mundane and dire crime drama, A History of Violence is a poorly adapted graphic novel. 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The film stars Viggo Mortensen as the owner of a small-town diner who is thrust into the spotlight after confronting two robbers in self-defense, thus changing his life forever. Some moments later, his son offers him a communal plate of food. According to an ancient tale, there once was a prophet who lived in a city under siege by enemy armies. But think again. Watch the full movie online. It’s not nice. View production, box office, & company info. Does he have, indeed, a history of violence? He is hailed as a hero by his family and the townspeople, and the incident makes him a local celebrity. I don’t ever feel that I’ve been exploitive in a crude, vulgar way, or just doing it to get attention. Although the rest of the cast did exactly as they were supposed to, I want to single out Ashton Holmes - an actor I was completely unfamiliar with but who I will look out for in the future.I recommend A History of Violence highly. [17] Roger Ebert also gave the film a very positive review, observing that "A History of Violence seems deceptively straightforward, coming from a director with Cronenberg's quirky complexity. Afterward, Edie and Jack continue to further distance themselves from Tom, leaving him isolated. High shots and other camera work. Teaser Trailer. Tom returns home, where the atmosphere is tense and silent as the family sits around the dinner table. The film's title plays on multiple levels of meaning. But I’m saying, “Okay, if you can applaud that, can you applaud this?” because this is the result of that gunshot in the head. [2] Mortensen himself praised it as "one of the best movies [he's] ever been in, if not the best", also declaring it was a "perfect film noir" or "close to perfect".[3]. After traveling to meet his brother, Tom learns that the other mobsters whom he had offended in Philadelphia took out their frustrations on Richie, penalizing him financially and delaying his advancement in the organization. A look at how the intense relationship between Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud gives birth to psychoanalysis. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Check out our editors' picks for the movies and shows we're excited about this month, like Mortal Kombat, "Them," and Stowaway. 37 wins & 82 nominations. It’s when Elliott in Dead Ringer (sic) says, “Why are there no beauty contests for the insides of bodies?” It’s a thought that disturbs me. Rated R for strong brutal violence, graphic sexuality, nudity, language and some drug use, Leland and Billy walk out of the motel room, ‘Das Boot’ Director Andreas Prochaska & Producer Moritz von der Groeben on MipDrama Title ‘The Winemaker’ (Exclusive), ‘The Hot Zone: Anthrax’: Enrico Colantoni To Play Rudy Giuliani, Morgan Kelly Set To Recur In Nat Geo Series. What are the differences between the R-Rated and Unrated Version? A History of Violence is the kind of all-American movie that could only be made by someone from Canada, a country that's superficially similar to its southern neighbor but does not share its fascination with guns. A History of Violence is a taut, disturbing drama about one man’s past (or supposed past) tearing apart the fabric of his family, risking their safety and the safety of the small community in which they live. Details below. Anyone buying a ticket for a movie called A History of Violence shouldn’t be surprised when they’re assaulted by graphic images of death—which this film provides, in spades. I can't really call myself a fan, however, because there are also just as many Cronenberg films out there which I found difficult to get through the first time (Crash, eXistenZ, Dead Ringers). 168 of 235 people found this review helpful. [4], The U.S. and European versions differ on only two fight scenes: one where Tom breaks the nose of one of Fogarty's thugs and one where he stomps on the throat of one of Richie Cusack's thugs. How Cronenberg uses the rule of thirds. A History of Violence is a 2005 American action-thriller film directed by David Cronenberg and written by Josh Olson. Nick Riganas. The purpose was to discuss the horrendous acts men like Titus perpetrated against the indigenous tribes of the Caribbean, South America, and the whole world. Just when Tom is about to confess, Edie lies to Sam, claiming that Tom is who he says he is, and that their family has suffered enough. As Richie and his last henchman are hunting for him, Tom kills the henchman, takes his gun, and confronts Richie outside; stunned, Richie says "Jesus, Joey" before Tom kills him with a single gunshot to the head, responding "Jesus, Richie". The soundtrack to A History of Violence was released on October 11, 2005. The killings alone offer enough reason to steer clear of this blood-drenched tale. A History of Violence (2,911) IMDb 7.4 1 h 35 min 2005 X-Ray R An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father (Viggo Mortensen) commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner. It is an adaptation of the 1997 graphic novel of the same title by John Wagner and Vince Locke. Now, heralded as a local hero, Tom's life is changed overnight, attracting unwanted attention, and a national media feeding frenzy. [6] In the DVD extras' on-set footage, Mortensen suggests Harris should pull the gun from his chest cavity. Violence is righteous. It is the one thing that all cultures and societies, across, time, share in common. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? The film started with a limited release in 14 theaters and grossed $515,992 at the box office, averaging $36,856 per theater. Most video versions outside the U.S. use the 'international version' but the shots appear in the supplements on the U.S. DVD (In the featurette titled 'Violence's History', Cronenberg shows the U.S. and international cut scenes side by side and explains the reason why there wasn't a standard 'unrated' version in the U.S. was because the changes were so small). These are still very much Lynch films, but they also appeal to the wider audience of mainstream cinema-goers. [12] Empire named the film the 448th-greatest film of all time. With Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, William Hurt. This is potent poison for a thriller, and unadulterated, unforgettable Cronenberg.[19]. That really doesn’t make any human sense. Tom manages to kill most of the guards and escape.
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