I’ve been interested in A History of Violence for several reasons. First of all the trailer is riveting without giving too much away. Secondly, it’s a Cronenberg film. Thirdly, the cast looks fantastic with Viggo Mortensen in the lead trying to recover from Hildago.
The early reviews for the film are now making their way in, and they look really good! Here’s what some of the critics have to say:
“Cronenberg’s movie manages to have its cake and eat it — impersonating an action flick in its staccato mayhem while questioning these violent attractions every step of the way.”
J. Hoberman, VILLAGE VOICE“It should delight mainstream audiences who prefer their action pictures to have some depth of character, several twists in the plot and a satisfying conclusion.”
Ray Bennett, HOLLYWOOD REPORTER“A ruthless lesson about the power of violence, and the ways in which it’s passed down from generation to generation: subtly, insidiously, and quite effectively.”
Scott Weinberg, EFILMCRITIC.COM
As of this moment A History of Violence is holding a 79% rating on Rotten Tomatoes which solidifies it’s spot as the film I’m most looking forward to seeing this weekend.
