A History of Violence
A terrific thriller, and arguably David Cronenberg's best film.
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Stylish and slyly subversive, Cronenberg's film grips like a strangler from start to finish, with Viggo Mortenson excellent as the family man whose heroic act opens a life-changing can of worms.
Loosely adapted by Josh Olsen from a John Wagner-penned graphic novel with Mortensen as the smalltown diner owner whose heroic intervention when armed thugs attempt to rob his place opens a life-altering can of worms as elements from his past threaten both his family and their future. Superbly directed by Cronenberg with devastating performances all round, this genre-busting thriller is scary and subversive, compelling and redemptive.
- Directed by:
- David Cronenberg
- Cast:
- Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, William Hurt
- Country:
- USA
- Year:
- 2005
- Running time:
- 96min
- Certificate:
- 18
