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A History of Violence (2005)
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Released:
Friday, September 23, 2005
Length:
96 minutes
Studio:
New Line Cinema
Genre:
Drama
Rating:
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or guardian.Synopsis of A History of Violence (2005)
A stylized thriller from director David Cronenberg, A History of Violence examines how far a man is willing to go in his quest for redemption and to protect his family. Viggo Mortensen stars as Tom, a man who leads a quiet, charmed life with his loving wife and family in a small town. But when an unexpected incident turns bloody and brings unwanted attention to him, Tom is forced to return to his secret past in order to rescue his family from peril.
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Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Introduction: "A History Of Violence" from director David Cronenberg begins not far from where it ends. A disjointed yet unique take on a crime drama, the film is a worthy effort, yet fails to tie its many story lines into a cohesive whole. From the outset the tone is decidedly dark with m...
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