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Re: History of Violence: big deal?

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Posted by Jim Campilongo on April 1, 2006 at 04:43:41

In Reply to: History of Violence: big deal? posted by TopPop on March 31, 2006 at 21:56:11:

Granted, "History ..." wasn't a *GREAT* movie and please don't ask me why a movie "earns" awards! ( Crash ? Crash? Crash? )

But ...

I thought "History ..." had terrific performances by all. Standouts were William Hurt and Ed Harris playing their roles with relish and flair. Viggo Mortensen was perfectly cast as the shadowy character whose outside doesn't always match the inside. I loved the explosive fight scenes and the Freudian sex scenes were fun too.
Usually violent films don't appeal to me and despite the title, I didn't think this film was violent in a disturbing & jarring way.

I know I'll ruffle some feathers here - but film makers like Tarrantino create a *false* suspense based on the threat of what they will show you- instead of "real" non-manipulative suspense based on character development and imagination. This kind of approach leaves me wanting to shower after puking my popcorn.

"History...." violence never got under my skin in an "icky" way and always seemed staged like an action comic .... AND - the acting was superb. The end result for me was a unique and entertaining film.

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