Movie Review - A History of Violence (2005) - 2.5 Stars
While an interesting take on trust, family, identity, and second chances; this movie really didn’t capture my interest. I’d expected a lot, even from the preview alone. Then the awards and nominations left me wondering why I hadn’t seen it earlier. But I still hadn’t until tonight. Maybe it was due to the years spent on my mental movies-to-see list that my expectations weren’t met. Not that it wasn’t a decent movie. It’s just that there were more flaws than expected - unnecessary story arcs, unbelievable character decisions, and my personal peeve, an unrealistic take on mental illness.
