Eastern Promises

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Marlyn Apr 8 Grizzly, plot ,protagonist okay Viggo the enforcer naked in a bloody blade fight almost dies Naomi Watts’s poor acting performance I don’t get the C- critic reviews See more Ian S @RT48225084 6d Expected more from David Cronenberg but there is nothing much different about this movie than has already been seen in many other Russian mafia movies. Two great performances from Viggo Mortensen and Armin Mueller-Stahl are the strength of the movie. Visually good but between scenes of violence or threats of violence there are quite a few flat spots. Not top tier Cronenberg but pretty entertaining all the same. See more Chris S @Janomi Jun 19 Rather than relying on constant action, Eastern Promises builds tension through character relationships, hidden motives, and carefully revealed information. Every conversation feels important, and the film continually rewards patience and attention. Viggo Mortensen delivers one of the finest performances of his career as Nikolai. His portrayal is subtle, intelligent, intimidating, and endlessly compelling. Naomi Watts provides an effective emotional counterbalance, while Armin Mueller-Stahl brings quiet authority to every scene he occupies. The infamous bathhouse fight remains one of the most brutal and realistic hand-to-hand combat sequences of the decade. Unfortunately, the story concludes just as some of its most fascinating power dynamics begin to emerge, leaving you wanting more. Even so, the writing, performances, and tension make Eastern Promises one of Cronenberg's finest films. See more Abd K @RT64344135 Apr 11 "Eastern promises" is, arguably, the best Cronenberg film ever! By keeping us at the edge of our seats all the time, and revealing secrets one by one, "Eastern promises" unfolds smartly and confidently. Cronenberg delivered a sharp, solid, and breath-taking picture that will rank among all-time great crime movies. Worth watching, can't be skipped! See more Tom C @TomCarsonLikesMovies Jan 4 An easy watch with a really good actor. Thought it was enjoyable but no real twists that weren't obvious and the story line is a little week, but overall fun watch See more Jack F @MovieFan111 Dec 30 I still have yet to see "A History of Violence", but I thought this one was really good. Loved Mortensen's performance. I kind of wish it was a little longer, but then again, I like short movies. I'm not too keen on director Cronenberg movies as a whole, but I liked this one from him. See more Read all reviews

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