Movie Review: A History of Violence

A very abridged movie review today... Went to see "A History of Violence," so here's the minor analysis.

It's pretty good. I wasn't blown away, although I had a few friends who seemed to be. A decent film.

There is graphic violence, but it's sparse and appropriate. Only three major violent scenes and a few minor instances. The violence is graphic and realistic though. Blood, brains, and bone; as opposed to actors just going "I got shot so I'll jerk and fall over." And some sexual content, too, although not as bad as it could have been. Basically, don't take along Little Billy to see this film.

Story is fairly solid. It focuses in on one theme, and not much in the way of entwined subplots, but enough juice to keep it entertainign. It's good though. Acting is well done, too. The film itself is a bit short, running about an hour and a half. It could have used a few more scenes, but did well as it was.

Long story short, A History of Violence is a decent movie to spend a weekend night on; and is short enough you'll still have some free time afterward. Also: I am really tired and don't feel much like doing a good movie review.

A History of Violence, Grade: B.

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