Review of Eastern Promises (2007) by Droog — 23 Sep 2007
"Eastern Promises" is a very good film, but not a great one. The acting, pacing, and plot are quite excellent, and Cronenburg maintains an awful sense of tension from start to finish. However, I don't get the feeling this is the type of movie that will stay with me for a long time.
Unlike A History of Violence, which aims and reaches higher via its themes (eg. dark family secrets, can we escape our past?, etc.) Eastern Promises is very narrow in its focus. It delivers expertly on what it attempts, but overall this film is bit too conventional.
This review of Eastern Promises (2007) was written by Droog on 23 Sep 2007.
Eastern Promises has generally received very positive reviews.
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