Watch David Cronenberg's "A History of Violence"

Pete 2022-03-17 09:01:03

There is no evil deduction, only the history of violence!

Very calm scene and shot handling. Authentic American independent production fan.

Croneberg likes to create a strong contrast between the environment and the characters in the mirror. Especially the use of emptiness.

There are quite a few places that are a bit reminiscent of the old homeless.

The entire film cost very little to make, and it was important to integrate the story with the audience's lived experience.

The audience gets a dramatic thrill when the story's strengths and weaknesses take unexpected turns.

Darkness has its own magic.

Take a closer look, it's actually a bit of Gu Long's style of martial arts novels, a reclusive master. . .

The last part is handled beautifully and the script is very good. The ability of Americans to write novels is indeed first-rate.

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Extended Reading
  • Sandrine 2022-03-22 09:01:26

    I saw how violence is entangled with heroism and protecting the homeland. Killing becomes a professional skill. Only in Tom's own view of good and evil can we say that he has been bleached

  • Jess 2022-04-24 07:01:04

    I don't know why, but the trailer is better edited

A History of Violence quotes

  • [Mr. Fogarty and his men have a conversation with Tom in the diner]

    Tom Stall: We really are quite busy here today as you can see. So if you gentlemen aren't going to be eating, I really should offer your seats to paying customers.

    Carl Fogarty: Hmm. Well...

    Carl Fogarty: [Mr. Fogarty pulls out a $100 bill and lays it on the table] Now we're paying customers.

    Tom Stall: [Tom picks up the bill] I can't take this.

    Carl Fogarty: It shouldn't be a problem for you.

    Tom Stall: What's that supposed to mean?

    Charlie Roarke: Mr. Fogarty's just making conversation here.

    Tom Stall: Well, whatever you want to call it, this conversation is over.

    Charlie Roarke: I think he wants us to leave, Mr. Fogarty.

    Frank Mulligan: Do you know what he does when he don't like people, Mr. Fogarty.

    Carl Fogarty: Yeah. I'm scared. We should leave before he goes all 'Dirty Harry' on us.

  • [Sam tells Tom and Edie who Mr. Fogarty and his men are]

    Sheriff Sam Carney: Charles Roarke, Philadelphia. Indicted on three counts of murder. Frank Mulligan, out of New York, indicted on one count of murder. Questioned in relation to dozens of acts of violence that you don't want to hear about. Both men work for Carl Fogarty. That's the fella with the eye. He spent 15 years in prison on several counts of assault. He's suspected in half a dozen murders, and more disappearances. Tom, these guys are organized crime from the East Coast. Now, they're the real thing. They're bad men. I have to ask you a question...

    Edie Stall: Jesus. Jesus, honey.

    Sheriff Sam Carney: I have to ask you a question. Are you in some kind of witness protection plan?