Hi to everybody....I've just watched my new DVD A History of Violence with Viggo Mortensen....I've already seen it before but wanted a copy of my own.
Second time around was just as good as the first time. I've no idea why I liked the film so much, because it was extremely violent in parts, but in context...I hate violence in a film out of context when it seems to be put there just to shock...none of the violence in this film shocked me because in all the cases, Tom Stall was defending himself...he being the character Mortensen was playing...
It was basically about a man trying to escape his past and had done successfully for many years until an incident brought back his old and very violent self, and the consequences of that action upon him and his family.
I can recommend this film as a well made and well paced movie, which might disturb some people who can't stand seeing any violence in a film in context or out of context, but, if you have a fairly strong stomach, you should find this a good film. Big hugs to one and all...