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09-06-2007, 07:37 PM
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Eastern Promises
 Directed by David Cronenberg Genre: Drama/Mystery/Thriller Tagline: Every sin leaves a mark. Plot Outline: The film follows the mysterious and ruthless Nikolai (Viggo Mortensen), who is tied to one of London's most notorious organized crime families. His carefully maintained existence is jarred when he crosses paths with Anna (Naomi Watts), an innocent midwife trying to right a wrong, who accidentally uncovers potential evidence against the family. Now Nikolai must put into motion a harrowing chain of murder, deceit, and retribution. Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Naomi Watts and Vincent Cassel Rated R for strong brutal and bloody violence, some graphic sexuality, language and nudity. Runtime: 96 minutes Although it doesn't look as good as A History of Violence, it still looks pretty good, and I will definitely see it in theatres. Just something I noticed, and it doesn't really mean anything but, the rating reason, runtime and genre is almost exactly the same as A History of Violence. 
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09-06-2007, 07:54 PM
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A Hisotry of Violence was a great movie, hopefully this is just as good
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09-06-2007, 08:37 PM
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Viggggoooooooo!!!!!!!!!
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09-06-2007, 09:49 PM
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This movie looks awesome, I can't wait. Plus the few reviews up on RT are all decidedly positive.
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09-07-2007, 02:09 AM
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AHV was missing something I couldn't quite place, and it's severely hindered every subsequent viewing since. Hopefully, this will be able to capture whatever was missing. The Russian mob isn't featured enough. They're a hell of a lot more interesting than Italians.
Love that poster as well, although I wish the decapitated heads would disappear.
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09-07-2007, 02:49 AM
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A History of Violence was the last thing Cronenberg and Mortensen delivered together and that was one hell of a movie. From the previews of Eastern Promises, I'd say they have another great movie. Can't wait to see this puppy.
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09-07-2007, 03:37 AM
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I mean, I was hooked from the first trailer. It looks outstanding. I hope it is as great as it looks. I love that shot of Viggo extinguishing the cig on his tongue, that was fucking awesome. Also, Vince Cassel is in this? holy, He went back into hiding after Derailed. I love that guy. This is going to be solid.
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09-07-2007, 06:18 AM
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A History of Violence is terribly overrated, but I do like some of Cronenberg's other work, and I think Eastern Promises looks awesome. I can't wait to check it out.
By the way, am I the only one who thinks the scene (from the trailer and television spots) where Viggo Mortensen's character puts two fingers to his throat is completely bad-ass? Strider
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09-07-2007, 10:57 PM
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A heck of a thriller by David Cronenberg.
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09-08-2007, 03:00 AM
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09-08-2007, 08:48 AM
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09-08-2007, 08:53 AM
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I really wanna see this movie,
Nobody has mentioned how good Naomi Watts English accent is, also there are clips of the shop I used to buy ribena in everyday when i Lived in london, This film looks even better than a history of violence, I never even knew history of violence was a comic. Last edited by Superplasmatron; 09-08-2007 at 09:03 AM..
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09-08-2007, 09:05 AM
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and Russian prison tattoos are badass.
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09-08-2007, 10:09 AM
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Trailer looks sick, really wanna see this movie.
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09-08-2007, 05:46 PM
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Looks excellent, I wish I could have caught it at TIFF.
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09-09-2007, 01:52 PM
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Naomi is one of my favorite actresses, Viggo is on of my favorite actors, Cronenberg is one of my favorite filmmakers, and Cassell is one of the best bad guy actors in the business.
This can't miss.
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09-09-2007, 04:48 PM
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I'm sure I'll see this, although the plot seems quite similar to A History of Violence. Hopefully, Cronenberg has formed more of a companion piece than a self rip-off, something you expect more from Brian De Palma.
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09-09-2007, 05:12 PM
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Wait....how is this anything like AHV, aside from they both star Viggo?
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09-09-2007, 07:18 PM
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09-11-2007, 06:15 PM
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09-11-2007, 11:34 PM
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09-11-2007, 11:35 PM
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09-12-2007, 04:42 AM
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I use to think that this movie looked meh. But watching the trailer again, it's kind of grown on me and I do actually want to see it. Besides, I <3 Naomi Watts and will see her in pretty much anything.
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09-12-2007, 05:24 AM
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09-12-2007, 10:49 AM
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Viggo's birthday (October 20) is the same as my birthday.
The film's London premiere is 3 days before my birthday (according to IMDB). Viggo plays a Russian guy (just like me). Viggo plays a Russian guy called Nikolai (That's my name. They even spelt it right) 
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09-13-2007, 10:43 AM
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 20 + 3 = 23  Eastern Promises is going to be the tits.
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09-14-2007, 06:56 AM
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Been intrigued since i saw the trailer.Now i just have to find the theatre it opens up in this weekend.
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09-16-2007, 08:54 PM
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This is one of the most hard core gore filled mood inducing mob flicks I've seen in ages and it's pretty much flawless. I'm a huge Cronenberg fan and I honestly think this is the best thing he's done for years. Who knew Viggo could act so well? Who knew that the russian mob could make their yakuza and Italian counterpart looks like pussies?
Man great stuff.
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09-16-2007, 11:51 PM
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09-18-2007, 11:50 PM
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09-19-2007, 02:00 PM
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I have to chime in on this film. Everything Bowiee said was pretty much right on the money.
MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD Eastern Promises delivers as a drama and crime story. It melts two worlds together into a cohesive narrative that keeps you intrigued all the way through. What I enjoyed about Eastern Promises is that it's not a film about a big twist although there is one in the film that changes your perception of the story, but what I love about it, is that it's like Fight Club in that the film continues on after that moment and doesn't end abruptly like the Sixth Sense. Another thing to enjoy about the film is the performances. Naomi Watts, Vigo Mortensen, Vincent Cassel, and Armin Mueller-Stahl are all pretty great in their roles and you really get to see them fill their roles. When you first meet Armin, he's the sweetest old man in the world... serving Naomi's character Borscht, offering her to help, but you just can't help but to get a hint of impending doom with his kindness. Those are moments I really enjoy to watch and take. Vigo and Vincent play off of each other really well in the film. Vigo's a silent brooding force who puts on a performance that I enjoyed more than A History of Violence, though that was a great role too. I think his face really just said a lot... you could believe he went through hell and back to get to where was at in the story. The scene I like between him and Vincent is in the wine cellar where you really get the sense of brotherly love-hate relationship between them... not to mention the little shocker when Vincent asks Vigo to do something in front of him to "prove" himself. Great stuff. That's ultimately what I liked most about the film. It's not a plot heavy film. It usually does away with the exposition so that it can get to the meat of the film, which is the character interactions. There's a great chemistry amongst the cast and it really shows in the film. I also liked that it had a sort of anticlimactic ending where it didn't end in a shootout. It did the opposite of that, but it did it brilliantly. But that's not to say there's no violence in the film. This is Cronenberg and he's never shied away from showing blood and body parts, usually in the same shot. The film starts off with a throat slashing, and there are key moments that make you squirm, such as the infamous bath house rumble which will definitely be remembered for years to come. Surprisingly, the most disturbing shot to me was when Vigo cuts off a frozen dead body's fingers. There's no blood or anything but it stuck with me more than the other bloodier moments. Overall, I give this film a 9/10... I just enjoyed it all the way. It didn't feel like the typical gangster film. Also, that last shot was just perfect... it's very much reminiscent of the last shot in the Godfather Part 2. You'll see what I mean.
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09-19-2007, 09:22 PM
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It's really interesting reading these two reactions so far to the film here and I just wanted to ask the two who have seen the flick (or anyone who has seen it for that matter) if you felt like the movie was missing that extra oomph at the end at all (without spoiling anything as I haven't seen it).
The reason I ask is because my roommate is a HUGE, and I mean HUGE Cronenberg fan (Dead Ringers is his favorite I believe followed by Videodrome) - the only director I know of that he digs as much is David Lynch. In any case, my roommate also loved A History of Violence...but he was disappointed with Eastern Promises. He said he felt that it was doing everything perfect and building well but that it just...ended and he felt like it was missing another twenty to thirty minutes so I'm just wondering if anyone else who has seen the movie feels that way or not?
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09-21-2007, 06:43 PM
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Three of the best performance of the year in one film by Viggo/Naomi/Cassell, a compelling exploration of good people that get caught up in bad lifestyles, and damn, Cronenberg knows how to film an intense fight scene with the best of them.
It ended a bit abruptly and it was a little too short, but it ties together nicely it's atleast as good as A History of Violence. I'll probably grow to love it even more in repeat viewings.
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