A History of Violence

Didn't get alot of attention when it came out probaly because it didn't have the big name actors but in my opinion it was one of the best movies I've seen. I only wished I knew how great it was in... Full review

With a film from David Cronenberg the viewer can expect a few things, 1)That the film will deal with some form of human behavior or some form of human fear, 2) Will have graphic sex, and 3) Will be extremely violent.... Full review

emotionally,mentally, violent script and directing and performance everyone worked in this movie it was one of their best work ever.... Full review

This film was moving, powerful, and just amazing. The writing, the ending, everything about the film was just great. This is what incredible filmmaking is. Films are usually for entertainment, I see this as something more. It is a very interesting,... Full review

Plenty of people complain about movies being too long, but often, you will hear me complaing about movies being too short... Case in point, 'War of the Worlds'. But in actuality, I think that every movie has a set length that... Full review

I thought this film was fantastic. The story was very remarkable as was the acting. It shows that you can never really know someone and what people will do. The acts of violence were my favorite parts. There were better than... Full review

B+ from the critics?!?!? You have GOT to be kidding me!!! I have never seen nor do I think I will ever see a worse movie than I just saw. What in the world could the critics possibly be thinking? Did... Full review

While the "History of Violence" may appear to be a clever adaptation of a predictable graphic novel, the themes explored are far deeper. This is not a movie about the Mafia or former big town thugs. This is a carefully crafted... Full review

the actors reactions were so bizarre and silly you start talking to yourself. Pure garbage. All the close ups of these old, stretched faces with lifts and tucks...ugh! And the sex scenes were gross, you will never want to have sex... Full review

This is one of the most subtle, delicately observed character dramas in recent memory. Harking back to classic westerns with a touch of mafia bravado, this film goes way beyond most modern fare in its realistic depiction of violence, but in... Full review

If you are a fan of the graphic novel, or of dramatic films, A History of Violence is a must-see film.....The one failure of this film was its lack of development in terms of William Hurt's character, Richie Cusack.....The best part of this film was the cinematography..... ... Full Review

unless you just really love the film.....Without a doubt, A History of Violence was on of the best films released in 2005, and only gets better with multiple viewings.....He and Bello have excellent chemistry early in the film....Early on, it is clear Mortensen is a good family man.... ... Full Review

unless you just really love the film.....Without a doubt, A History of Violence was on of the best films released in 2005, and only gets better with multiple viewings.....He and Bello have excellent chemistry early in the film....Early on, it is clear Mortensen is a good family man.... ... Full Review

Cronenberg is excellent with his adult actors....the school scenes with young Jack seem perfunctory and flat.....Viggo Mortensen and Maria Bello are extremely good....the movie is a series of confrontations....Cronenberg's good direction.... ... Full Review

However, this film is interesting enough....Overall this is a movie I wouldn't recommend someone buy....what films you like....actually recommend or dissuade someone from a Cronenberg movie....the picture looked great.... ... Full Review

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