Review of A History of Violence (2005) by Hankyeol L — 01 Mar 2012
David Cronenberg made another film laden with the deepest human emotions. It was real. From youthful loving to hard violence, from simple innocent joys to the full depth of adult violence and sex, and ultimate redemption, this film has it all. Every piece of clothing and set, every camera angle and lighting propelled the story relentlessly. I was never bored, and never overwhelmed with overdone violence..
Viggo Mortensen did a realistic portrait of a "Dr Jekyll and Mr.Hyde" character. The best performance was Maria Bello's. She was outstanding! With Mortensen she shines with alternately warming and heartbreaking truthfulness. Ed Harris was delightfully menacing, and William Hurt gave the liveliest and best performance I've seen from him.
This review of A History of Violence (2005) was written by Hankyeol L on 01 Mar 2012.
A History of Violence has generally received very positive reviews.
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