Extended Reading
  • Daniela 2022-01-06 08:01:03

    A disappointing mediocre work

    I watched half of the "Age of Violence" on a Qatar flight to Paris last month, and now I can finally enjoy the whole picture. Frankly speaking, I was quite disappointed, because I was surprised when I watched "Everything Is Lost" last year, and I still admire the new director's pursuit of aesthetic...

  • Lura 2022-01-06 08:01:03

    The most violent year: a businessman's attempt to be independent and helpless



       There are spoilers.

       After reading "The Year of the Most Violent", I also read a lot of comments. Everyone mentioned that aber is a law-abiding businessman. I basically agree with this description (he is a businessman with no evidence of illegality), but I doubt aber's motives.

       If the silt...

  • Rosetta 2022-04-22 07:01:40

    Far more powerful than some speculative awards season merchandise yet ignored by blind judges. The calm and deep lens language, the plain and dignified aesthetic style and the story structure revive the stormy corner of the hustle and bustle era. The performances of the two leading actors were very enjoyable.

  • Josie 2022-04-21 09:02:50

    This director is a personal talent

A Most Violent Year quotes

  • Abel Morales: When it feels scary to jump, that is exactly when you jump, otherwise you end up staying in the same place your whole life, and that I can't do.

  • Julian: I feel... Vulnerable.

    Abel Morales: Good... Because you are vulnerable. We all are.