A History of Violence
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- Synopsis
- David Cronenberg directed this screen adaptation of a graphic novel by John Wagner and Vince Locke which explores how an act of heroism unexpectedly changes a man's life....
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- Starring
- Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, William Hurt, Ed Harris, Stephen McHattie
- Director(s)
- David Cronenberg
- Distributor(s)
- New Line
- MPAA Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 96 min.
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Rolling Stone | Peter TraversAdd Critic to Favorites
Other films this year will have to sweat bullets to match the explosive power and subversive wit of David Cronenberg's A History of Violence. It slams you like a body punch and then starts messing with your head.Read the full review
The New York Times | Manohla DargisAdd Critic to Favorites
A masterpiece of indirection and pure visceral thrills, David Cronenberg's latest mindblower, A History of Violence, is the feel-good, feel-bad movie of the year.Read the full review
Entertainment Weekly | Lisa SchwarzbaumAdd Critic to Favorites
David Cronenberg's brilliant movie -- without a doubt one of the very best of the year.Read the full review
