A History of Violence

[andyfox]

Missed this in the theaters when it was out, saw it on TV last night for the first time. If memory serves, it got good reviews both in the press and on 2+2.

But I found it inane. The plot was ludicrous. Five people are brutally murdered in two separate incidents and the police chief says let me know if there's anything I can do for you? Nobody checks to see if Joey what-his-name is a real person? Ed Harris was cartoonish, as was William Hurt in a silly ending that seemed to belong to another movie. I suppose the director was trying to say something about character, about the strong dominating the weak, about how violence is always present just under the surface, etc. But let's face it, Cronenberg is just a wierdo disuised as an artist. I give Crash and Dead Ringers as exhibits A and B.

But I'm willing to listen to those who lied it. I'd like to hear from you and then I'll watch it again. Thanks.