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A History of Violence

User rating: 3.83 120 Reviews | Write a Review

In Theaters: September 23, 2005

R | Drama, Thriller | 1h 36m

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Based on 1750 votes and 120 reviews.


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User rating: December 22, 2005

CRAZY MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

User rating: December 8, 2005

Please, this movie is one of the most poignant social commentaries of the year; violence breeding violence no matter the intent, the escalation of vengeance and confict, superbly subtle character development illuminating the effects of the sins of the parent influencing the lives of the children. REAL issues that people should be more aware of. A brilliant examination of the effect of perception (personal, public, and media) on a person`s life, and the resulting chaos ripple into every aspect of that life. Plot: fresh and new, Acting: stellar, Char Development: wonderfully subtle, yet complete (after the third time seeing it, you can take t

User rating: December 8, 2005

A great movie which explores the uncommon dynamic between a family, a small town, and the past. Unapologetically violent and amazingly acted, this is one of the only must-see films released in 2005.

User rating: December 2, 2005

- Just an all-round brilliant effort by Cronenberg thats sure to be noticed at the Oscars. Saw it twice and just cant say enough good things about it .... definately go see it!!

User rating: November 20, 2005

this movie was just palin bad.

User rating: November 15, 2005

18A????? no... this should have been R. SO wrong.

User rating: November 13, 2005

This movie was so awful that I don`t even want to comment.

User rating: November 9, 2005

Horrible, typical Canadian movie director, and I like art films. Boring, dry, lacking any style.

User rating: November 8, 2005

What to make of this film? Could have been soo much better if only the production value had been greater. It felt like I was watching a made for network T.V. movie....only with crazy sex scenes & violence. Vigo puts in a great performance...but the dialogue at times was god awfull. The director dumbed this movie down too much. A shame, it could have been great!

User rating: November 3, 2005

Clearly one of the best films of the year.