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A History of Violence (2005)
I can't believe I waited to see this movie!
My expectations were deflated after I saw this movie. ***Spoilers ahead. Mortensen's character is totally unbelievable. A high school junior drama student could have done a better job. I didn't believe for a minute that his character had been a hardened killer. Maria Bello did an average acting job and was believable at times. The kids have to go! The son was annoying and whinny. I felt like slapping him silly. They must be sons and daughters of somebody in Hollywood. Ed Harris, one of my favorites shouldn't have taken this role. When he was acting I felt I was watching an animated Dick Tracy movie. The robbery scene at the café isn't even logical. Two hoods come into town and rob a tiny café? Everybody knows those places don't have much money. A liquor store or mini-mart would have much more money than a diner. The sex scene after the big fight? Anybody that's ever been married knows that doesn't happen. What's with the cheerleader outfit? When we meet Stall's brother towards the end, I couldn't help being reminded of the SNL character that plays keyboard with his wife at high school assemblies and sings cover tunes. What's with the end of the movie? Are we as viewers supposed to turn off the remote and enter deep thought about the stares? Whatever, I'm sorry I rented it.
The Pilot's Wife (2002)
I enjoyed the film
I found this film in the "new release" section of the video store. I found out after watching it that it was a 2001 TV movie. I'm glad I didn't know that before or I would have never rented it. There's something about renting movies made for TV. The "London" scenes were hokey. Having been there I wasn't easily fooled. The vegetation in the park where Muire was arrested doesn't exist in London. Also Kathryn took two cab rides and both cabs had the same license plate. If you've been to London, what are the odds of catching the same cab twice? OK, I'm picky but I liked the film anyway. It reminded me of a movie called "The Deep End" with Tilda Swinton. Airline pilot husband, wife in crisis, bratty kids. The formula seems to work.