screen |skr_n| |skrin| |skri_n| noun • a blank, typically white or silver surface on which a photographic image is projected : the world's largest movie screen • movies or television; the motion-picture industry : she's a star of the stage as well as the screen. verb [ trans. ] • protect (someone) from something dangerous or unpleasant • evaluate or analyze (something) for its suitability for a particular purpose or application


Friday, September 14, 2007

Eastern Promises

Viggo Mortensen’s commitment to his character is unwavering and consummate. It has to be, as he is portraying a man so committed and loyal to his crime family. This starts out a little pokey; lots of voice-over of Naomi Watts reading a diary. But the pay-offs and reveals are worth it, featuring one of the best, most audacious fight scenes ever filmed. Though not the mind-blower that A History of Violence was, the plot, script, and performances here are all exceptional. One huge drawback and the worst thing about this movie by far: the title. “Eastern Promises” sounds like a corset drama, not a Cronenberg movie.
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  1. Unknown3:39 PM

    Naomi Watts kind of bothers me in this movie. Also in 21 GRAMS...but I liked her in KING KONG. Go figure. I just can't stand her when she tries to be a serious dramatic actress, I guess.

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  2. Unknown3:29 PM

    One of the most graphic and taut fight scenes in recent history. The twist comes unexpectedly.

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