A History of Violence

[lucidity]

This thread is devoted to discussion of Viggo Mortenson's latest movie now out on DVD, titled A History of Violence.

So, kick back, grab a cup of joe from Tom Stall at the diner and let's talk.

I will tell you I have not loved a movie this much in a long time. ;D

Viggo Mortenson was fabulous in this! I will tell you, and don't throw stones at me for this, I didn't care for him in the LotR movies. But here he was everything I've always wanted in a man! Okay, maybe a bit more than I wanted, but still...

The supporting cast was also first rate. William Hurt got an Oscar nomination for playing a mob boss, and I thought that Maria Bello playing his wife was quite good. I generally like Ed Harris and this role was no exception. The acting was first rate and the story was very fast paced. The whole movie was only a little over an hour and a half and it seemed to go very quickly.

Without giving too much away I will say that the violence was pretty jarring at times, but it could have been much more graphic, in my opinion. The scenes were not drawn out for shock value.

This character of Tom Stall, the diner owner, was kind of an everyman. He was so gentle and caring most of the time.

The one scene that knocked me off my seat involved the stairwell...goodnight! You got to see a nice shot of Viggo's bare backside, if that's what you'd like to see, that is.

Anyway, I liked it...a lot. It's for rental here in the US and I highly recommend it. ;D

[lindahoyland]

Thanks for telling me about, HOV, Lucidity. It sounds as if this is a film I must invest in !

[laerien]

I am so glad I am not the only one who loved this movie so much! Not a single person in my class was interested, so I had no one to discuss this with apart from my father, with whom I watched it.

We both loved it, and his first sentence after it was "We are going to buy this on DVD". ;D

The film shocked me in a way that none has ever managed to. (Though that might be because for a time I wasn't allowed to watch movies like this). The plot itself was amazing, and I raise my hat to all of the actors.

OK, can we talk about actual scenes? Just because that would be spoiler to those who haven't seen it yet, and knowing much about the plot can ruin the whole movie.

[lucidity]

I'll ask how to make a password protected separate thread so that people who have seen it can discuss it freely without running the risk of spoiling people who have not yet had the chance. This thread can then still remain general and spoiler free.

[Lily]

I created a new board for film discussions and the password (spoiler) is in the open. So everyone can start threads about movies, but no-one will accidentally read the spoilers. Is that ok?

I loved A History Of Violence. The atmosphere is dense and my hubby as well as me decided to buy the DVD as soon as it´s out here (that will be next week).

Viggo did a great job and Maria is good as well. I can only second what lucidity said.

[lucidity]

Thanks so much Lily! I hope to see you there so we can talk about all that fun stuff!

[Lily]

Yes, definitely, but let me buy the DVD first and re-watch it, so that I can remember it better.

[faramirslover]

I have not got to see this movie yet, it did not come to Murray, Ky. I am hoping that I can buy the DVD.

[StefaniaB]

I just rented "A History of Violence" from Netflix. What a film! I've seen three of the Oscar nominated films, including "Brokeback Mountain," and must say that I prefered "A History of Violence" to them all. It was really wonderful, had much to say about the nature of violence.

And Viggo really was awesome. Viggo Mortensen in RL is far more swoon worthy to me than as any of his characters. He was great as Aragorn but I was blown away by Tom Stall. And I knew most of the plot before I saw the film, from the many reviews that i read. Not only that, I did enjoy seeing topless Viggo and his bare tuchis

I recommend "A History of Violence" to everyone.

- Steff

[lucidity]

If you want to talk in depth about this movie there's a thread in the movie spoiler thread. I'd love to know what you think.

[Rosie]

Ok, you have all convinced me....I wasn't sure I wanted to see this movie because I really don't like violence. Or I should say I don't like gore! But it seems I'll be missing a great film....so Lily, bring it with you next week please!

[lucidity]

Well, Rosie, Lily can tell you when to cover your eyes!

It's a very good film. Not nearly as bloody as, say, Dust.

[lindahoyland]

I'm hoping to buy it when I go to the Supermarket next week.I was very disappointed that it never came to my local cinema as both my friend and I wanted to see it.

[lucidity]

There are a few new posts in the spoiler thread for anyone who would like to dissect the movie. It's hard to know when there's a new post in the spoiler thread since they don't show up in the general stuff.