A History of Violence (98 minutes)
My alternative title would be: n/a

SUPER MOVIE FAN'S RECOMMENDATION: 4, Must See

Who is in it?:
VIGGO MORTENSEN, WILLIAM HURT, MARIA BELLO, ED HARRIS

What is it about?
Tom, VIGGO MORTENSEN, runs a diner in small town Indiana. You've been to places like this in Kentuckiana, Wayne. A perfect setting, a great family, a wonderful life. BANG. Not so fast. The diner is robbed and Tom becomes a hero, taking out the two bad guys like he knows what he is doing. Does he? A reluctant hero, Tom has a past the he may be hiding. Into town come some really intense guys led by ED HARRIS. Now Tom will have to do what he has to do to save his family.

When and Where does this movie take place?
Current times in Indiana.

Why see it? Great characters make a movie, Wayne. This movie has them. This one is written well, acted well and directed well. It is terribly violent and intense. A real "R" for the adult crowd. But worth it.

How about the kids?
Rated R. Serious R. NO KIDS!

Video Pick of the Week
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is a great rental. A story of friendship and how a pair of jeans keeps them close over a summer. You'll enjoy this one, Wayne.

Next week, we'll review, Elizabethtown, the movie with the local connection and a great cast, ORLANDO BLOOM, KIRSTEN DUNST, SUSAN SARANDON and JENNIFER BIEL.

John Fischetti can be heard Friday's on the Wayne Perkey show on Oldies 103, WRKA and can be reached at fischettij@uncw.edu



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