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A History of Violence

Release Date: September 30, 2005
Director: David Cronenberg
Writer: Josh Olson
Starring: Viggo Mortensen Maria Bello Ed Harris William Hurt
Studio: New Line Cinema
Rating: R
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Posted By: CountOrlok at 7:28am, November 13, 2009

I think this would have worked more as a straight-drama, but it was too much over the top for that. It had some interesting Cronenberg themes, though. I liked the way how the violence spread throughout the family and deeply affected them. You see the wife, she is both repulsed and turned on, and the kid goes to school and beats up on a bully.

Though it became too silly that he was able to take all those guys on at once, like a comic book character (I realise this is based off a graphic novel).

A better movie that explores similar themes is Straw Dogs, or even Cronenberg's own Crash.



Posted By: truchainsaw28 at 11:13am, July 8, 2009

Otherwise known as overhyped crapfest of 2005. Bland, confusing and ridiculously and laughably over the top.


Posted By: JasonFlett at 10:23am, June 26, 2009

Such a good movie. brilliant acting, and story , yes not a horror movie but a great thriller that everyone should watch some day


Posted By: xln10 at 5:06pm, May 16, 2009

not a horror movie but it was good.


Posted By: downward_spiral at 2:47pm, January 11, 2009

Not a horror movie by any means but this is a badass thriller. Very original.


Posted By: Turk3102 at 2:01pm, December 1, 2008

Wasn't bad, but is this horror? Just because it's Cronenberg, adn people die in it doesn't mean it's horror.


Posted By: rusted31 at 8:09pm, November 14, 2008

Brilliant movie showcasing the diverse talent that is Mr David Cronenberg. Unfortunately I saw this in a theater packed with teenage idiots who didn't seem to 'get it' and laughed through all the intense violent parts, thus ruining the overall effect. Brilliant plot, direction , gore effects and acting thanks to Viggo Mortensen and Maria Bello. A must see !!!


Posted By: gorehound62 at 4:52pm, November 14, 2008

yet another point in why david cronenberg is one of the best directors the silver screen has given us. im not a big viggo mortensen fan, but he gets the job done well in this one. ed harris is phenomenal, along with william hurt, in an oscar winning preformance. all around great movie making in front of and behind the camera. one of my personal favoritesl


Posted By: suzi at 9:50pm, November 4, 2008

OH HELL YEAH !!!!!! GO VIGGO !!!!!!! This is a great movie.......


Posted By: janene42 at 10:44pm, October 26, 2008

There's an intense and hot sex scene in the middle that makes Maria Bello one of my new favorite people. I saw the movie as a sneak preview and was shocked by the amount of gore and detailed soundtrack / effects. The beginning is brutal, and I can watch the coffee shop robbery over and over again. The plot was surprising, and seemed to be written for a twisted Italian audience like me.


Posted By: Protecious at 3:28pm, September 30, 2008

Very well directed and wonderfully acted, a very interesting, slow paced drama thriller that isnt really a horror movie, but a great movie overall.



Posted By: Protecious at 3:27pm, September 30, 2008

Very well directed and wonderfully acted, a very interesting, slow paced drama thriller that isnt really a horror movie, but a great movie overall.



Posted By: domestichorror at 7:53pm, September 18, 2008

It was decent, wouldn't say it's one of the greatest dramas. Neither would I buy it, but was a great movie that is good only the first time. Rent it.


Posted By: dorkinb at 12:23pm, August 15, 2008

This was a bad ass movie. Not sure if it was much of a horror movie but non the less it ruled!


Posted By: JonnyRotten at 2:27am, July 12, 2008

Liked the movie but I'm not sure why it was reviewed on this site.


Posted By: madkins42 at 8:13pm, July 3, 2008

Amazing


Posted By: Domino19 at 1:45am, June 7, 2008

I didnt like it. I knew everything that happened like 10 years before it happened. Not good.


Posted By: cwatts at 12:10pm, April 23, 2008

This is not a horror film. But its a violent crime drama. I wont give too much away but this was academy award nomination type movie and it doesnt hurt that we get to see maria bello without clothes again...





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