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A History of Violence (2005)
Thoughts
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I was looking forward to a movie which had some emotion to it, some acting that had some chemistry to it, and maybe an ending which concluded with something profound. After the movie ended, I thought maybe there was a glitch, and the movie theater missed the '...3 months later' addition. Unfortunately, there was none. This movie had too many open ends. What did Joey do? What did he do for 3 years in the desert? How did he kill Joey? How did he not have violent acts that resulted in death prior to the two thugs coming to town? Is that town that free of punks? The high school had a punk, so there must've been adult punks, especially at a diner. In his 15 years or so at the diner, he never once had an unruly customer? Who may have had a gun? He never hit his kid before the killings? He only relapsed mentally then? Wasn't it weird that Tom & His wife re-enacted a cheerleader sex scene? Maybe she likes it rough? I wasn't looking for a Steven segal movie, I was looking for a movie which presented an idea, and it didn't. If deep messages are not caught by the general public, you have failed. The Matrix series apparently had deep messages, and lots of people missed it. In my opinion, if you think most people missed the point, the average viewer, I think you might just be upset that you put so much hype into it and it failed miserably. I enjoy Viggo and Ed Harris and love Maria Bello. I think the husband/wife chemistry was just never there. Maybe that was the point? I doubt it. 'YOU'RE NOT EVEN FROM PORTLAND!' probably put that 'relationship' in perspective. I think the problem was this movie lacked any depth whatsoever. The bully decided he hated the son because he caught a shallow fly ball during gym class? There was nothing else to suggest otherwise. Seemed like a fun side story, however I think people picked up on it as soon as the son caught the ball and saw the other kids reaction. 'oh jeez, he's the punk'. Was the daughter a mute? Deep thoughts: small town comforts? Sheriff implies they're safe with him at the end. Religion? I caught the 'see you in church' bit. Love? Conquers all, even if you lied about killing people and returned after wiping out your brother and his henchmen at his palace? Why didn't he just move in, would've capped it off nicely.
Don't bash me, please, i've read enough of the movie loving messages. I understand and respect your opinions on the movie. I'm merely giving mine. Thanks. Peace and love among movies.
Dark Days (2000)
Fantastic
I thought the movie was outstanding. It's currently On Demand for free, so it's right there to check out. Personally, the pets relations got me the most. The guy who showed pictures of his pets, describing what they meant to him. Just pure stuff right there, and the other guy with the dogs in a pen. The ultimate transition of these folks talking in darkness, to talking near windows of their new apartments was outstanding. The fellow who was cooking underground, and then cooking in his apartment.. I digress, if you've seen this movie you know what i'm talking about.
Rent this movie, watch it, buy it, whatever you have to do. It's worth the 97 minutes of your life.