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A History of Violence
USA 2005, 91 minutes
Dir. David Cronenberg
Rating: [R16]
Genres: Suspense/Crime / Film Noir
Feat. Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, William Hurt
Aroview: An incisive take on the noir thriller from celebrated horror auteur David Cronenberg (EXISTENZ et al), in which a smalltown family man (Mortensen) is set on a strange course of events after killing two crims who try to rob his diner.
Subsequently contacted by a more substantial hoodlum (Harris), who claims that Mortensen 'owes' him, questions about his seeming straighforwardness start to surface, complicated by further bursts of blood-letting. Although clearly 'straighter' than dir. Cronenberg's past efforts, this counts as one of his finest speculations about the possibilities of personal identity, in a gripping plot which, although dropping off in the final act, presents a mature look at the 'consequences' of violence. Adapted from the graphic novel by John Wagner and Vince Locke.
Member Reviews
Average rating 
(Very Good). Showing 1-4 of 4 member reviews.
5 stars (Exceptional) The atmosphere throughtout the film and a couple of scenes in paticular seem a little off, but a brilliant lead performance from Mortensen and great supporting turns from Harris and Hurt make up for it in spades. ~Wizzums
5 stars (Exceptional) Gripping and satisfying. Highly recommended. ~Keeshy
4 stars (Very Good) One of Cronenberg's best (in part due to a sensible plot), and Viggo is spectacular, delivering one of his career bests (alongside eastern promises). Once drawn in you'll want to see this one through. ~Tom H
3 stars (Good Enough) The acting all round is great with the perhaps under rated Harris the standout.In hindsight the plot is straightforward but it is delivered in such a way as to maintain the suspense. ~Tubbs
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