Eastern Promises Full Movie

Raphael F 27 May 2012

I must say this was pretty good. Viggo did an excellent job, and played a Russian life so well. Very intricate plot. If you watched the features, you'll know that Viggo was in a pub one night when he hadn't removed the tattoos---a couple near him were speaking in Russian, and were fightened by the tattoos on his hands! This is funny, but I can understand being afraid. The director also said that Semyon was based on someone he actually knew, but would not name. I'd be a little nervous admitting that! You never know what kind of life you are stepping into, and this film protrayed that well. It is also interesting how a child was such a powerful symbol in the midst of all this. Innocence and love, born out of lust and violence. I also very much enjoyed the story line of the tattoos. So many people get tattoos, but they have no history, no meaning, and often end in future regret. One could read me very well by seeing the tattoos on my body. On a last note, I really didn't care to see Viggo's penis, especially that much of it!

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Nathaniel B 14 Jun 2012

Featuring some of the most gruesome scenes I have ever seen on film, this film consistently intrigued me, and I don't think I ever lost interest. The acting is impressive, the story compelling, and the directing superb. Excellent mob movie.

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El D P 12 Sep 2011

One of my absolute favorite movies of all time, I saw it and I fell in love. David Cronenberg is a genius and the cast is so perfect it's scary. Viggo Mortensen and Vincent Cassel when they're at their very best. This movie was worthy of every price and award it received and many more!

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Colin K 18 Mar 2011

It's incredibly thrilling and has some unbearably suspenseful passages including but not limited to a naked knife-fight. There are many parts of the film that are quite difficult to watch because of their gruesome violence, but the movie is strong because of the mysteries and questions/observations of human nature that do not hold bounds with one specific culture. It's absolutely fascinating and an incredibly strong film that still stands the test of time almost 5 years later. Even if crime is of no interest to you, human nature should be. Prepared to be bitch-slapped by David Cronenberg once again after "A History of Violence."

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Adam G 27 May 2012

I must say this was pretty good. Viggo did an excellent job, and played a Russian life so well. Very intricate plot. If you watched the features, you'll know that Viggo was in a pub one night when he hadn't removed the tattoos---a couple near him were speaking in Russian, and were fightened by the tattoos on his hands! This is funny, but I can understand being afraid. The director also said that Semyon was based on someone he actually knew, but would not name. I'd be a little nervous admitting that! You never know what kind of life you are stepping into, and this film protrayed that well. It is also interesting how a child was such a powerful symbol in the midst of all this. Innocence and love, born out of lust and violence. I also very much enjoyed the story line of the tattoos. So many people get tattoos, but they have no history, no meaning, and often end in future regret. One could read me very well by seeing the tattoos on my body. On a last note, I really didn't care to see Viggo's penis, especially that much of it!

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