Mike Graham
Supporting Actor
- Joined
- Aug 31, 2001
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Like "A History of Violence" I felt unsatisfied with the ending...on my second viewing of that film I was able to appreciate much more. I'm hoping the same will be true for "Eastern Promises."
Other people have already stated what I feel about the movie: its wonderfully directed, acted, and photographed; a sense of dread hangs over all of the characters, particularly Anna. However, at the end I didn't feel like there was any kind of emotional pay-off or release. Cronenberg doesn't even show us the downfall of the crime boss that all of the characters were after to begin with.
I'm hoping I'll get more out of it the second time around on DVD.
Regardless, Mortenson continues his streak of great performances here --- Nikolai is at times a sympathetic, patient driver, who can quickly turn into a killing machine when his back is up against the wall.
Other people have already stated what I feel about the movie: its wonderfully directed, acted, and photographed; a sense of dread hangs over all of the characters, particularly Anna. However, at the end I didn't feel like there was any kind of emotional pay-off or release. Cronenberg doesn't even show us the downfall of the crime boss that all of the characters were after to begin with.
I'm hoping I'll get more out of it the second time around on DVD.
Regardless, Mortenson continues his streak of great performances here --- Nikolai is at times a sympathetic, patient driver, who can quickly turn into a killing machine when his back is up against the wall.
