Who underrates Mortensen? He is well known, and known to do his acting really well. If some movies are not in top-10 of hollywood showing list....well thats usually just a good sign.
I remember thinking that Tom locking the front door and forcing his brother to lower his weapon to look for his keys was so simple and yet realistic to disarm him. Most of the action in the movie is believable and realistic making all the more intense.
One of my favorite Viggo roles of all time! Eastern Promises kept Viggo's role as an undercover agent hidden and we didn't see it coming. Also.....Viggo doing that knife fight fully nude was crazy.
@@rickbase833 You should read the Dark Tower Series by Stephen King, where the protagonist (the gunslinger) seems sort of obsessed with the idea of a man willing to fight naked must be a real bad ass. I wonder if SK inspired the Eastern Promises script. And I agree, it was a great movie!
This was actually a really good film! The story was written, just right! I didn’t rush and do anything, it built up the characters and had the perfect plot twist. Whenever you thought you knew a character, the film would show you otherwise!
This was a great film, much better than i was expecting at the time... If you're a fan of movies like Taken, John Wick & Nobody then this film is for you. It follows a similar template, but delivers a far more grounded and realistic story and characters that are each consistently intriguing and captivating throughout. It's a shame this film was released prior to the rise in revenge movies as it missed the recognition it deserved... On the other hand however, I'm grateful they never ruined it by forcing it into a franchise, too
They didn't think he was weak. They recognized him from him disarming and killing two armed robbers singlehandedly. They wanted revenge for some unfinished business from back in the day.
The scene where toerag Bobby gives the finger to the two evil robbers in their pickup, right there you saw the Who Gives The Most Evil Stare food chain. RIP to William Hurt, who was rightly (and should've won) nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role. Ed Harris was also scary af in this as well.
Young bullies can still have some brains. He looked into those dead eyes and saw something he did not want to deal with. Wisdom overwhelmed his hormone-addled sense of immortality.
@@ComedyBros5 I doubt he has any clue what he's saying. It WAS the last movie released on VHS. But many, many, many movies have been released on DVD since.
So the POS has to kill a 5 year old girl to protect himself from her identifying him? sort of like real life. This movie was very good. It showed how vile and evil some morons can be.
On top of which, there was obviously no need to shoot anybody in that store in the first place. Yes they've eliminated witnesses to their robbery but they've made themselves a drastically higher priority for capture so the net result is much more risk to them.
@@IrishCarneyin movie land world, people always shoot when they shouldn't. It's like fictional police aren't very effective in the fictional movie USA so people don't worry about being caught.
I don't know how I never saw this movie. It's definitely in my wheelhouse. I had forgotten Vigo and Ed Harris were both in the movie "Appaloosa". A great western btw.
This ritchie isn't a wimpy p**** who can't fight though. This guy is a mad dog bare handed killer or he could kill ya in a thousand improvised ways . Steven may not wanna find Ritchie
6:00 Yea, that's it. Lets get dressed up, look like Mafia hit men, look out of place in this small town, try to walk in a diner in a small town where everyone knows each other, and then try to look inconspicuous. Okay, sounds like a good plan. What could go wrong?
Check out the way Viggo morphs back to "Joey" in the front yard. His walk changes, his face goes calm and cool and his eyes reveal his intensity. The guy is a remarkable actor. He is on my top list. Viggo, Denzell, Butler, Penn, Hardy and Statham.
I can’t believe this is the first I’m hearing of it. I feel like Viggo’s whole career, aside from LoTR, is defined by incredible roles in awesome overlooked films. His movies never get good marketing.
Love this movie. A good example why ego's can destroying organisation's. A smart leader never seeking for revenge, he's reflecting what happened and take action to avoid situations in the future.
I met a couple of guys once like the two dudes who mean no good at the beginning of this movie. It was in South Park at a small cafe and they were especially friendly to me as I was by myself. When they asked me what I was up to, and I said I was headed to a shooting range, their demeanor changed and they weren't so interested in me. They made a good choice not to eff with me. These types are out there and real. So be careful when strangers are strangly nice to you.
@@dannysunay4386 as if a stranger you have struck up a conversation with should not be alarmed to find out your packin??? The guys a doofus and I think THEY made the right choice by distancing him.
'Finishes him off'...actually, they showed Leland with a hole in the side of his face, still alive struggling to breathe even though he had a hole in the side of his face
This was an excellent movie! It's a good reminder that in most organized crime syndicates (throughout history), there is truth to the "blood in, blood out" way of thinking.
I can’t believe this is the first I’m hearing of it. I feel like Viggo’s whole career, aside from LoTR, is defined by incredible roles in awesome overlooked films. His movies never get good marketing.
I love this movie.. I've watched it multiple times and its been long enough, that its about time again. I think they did well with the pacing, 'real' vibe, and portraying the family interactions.
Who woke up one day and thought “I know what people want. They want UA-cam channels that narrate over the top of cut up movies, such that it ruins any enjoyment anyone might derive from watching the movie.”
A good example of people who think they have power do not know when to just let an issue go. They think they are above the law, invincible and attack people who would do them no harm if left alone. It is sort of like poking a wolverine and getting mauled by it because they thought the wolverine was small and too weak to fight. Note to all gangs: It is not smart to go after your former hit man.
His hoodlum ride arrives to take him to meet his psycho brother, voice switching from mild mannered Hoosier back to Philly: "Yeah, I'm Joey". Absolutely brilliant acting and a great film.
Original release had a scene where the son said to Vigo's character, "what are you going to do dad, bump me off?". It was unintentionally hilarious. The scene was changed in the DVD release.
Never declare war on a man, who has fought so long to live in peace.
You ride to war, but not to victory.
@@ryansandigan7184and my axe body spray
Well said. I think I'll save that one!
Excellent comment 👌
The John Wick principle.
One does not simply walk up to the King of Gondor and threaten his family. He went toe to toe with Sauron.
I bet a bunch of people who didn’t read the books are either confused or gunna pull out an “um actually” out of their pockets 😂
All three LOTR movies had been released by then. They really should have known 🤦
The movies are 20 years old. Chances are good that people who see this don’t get the reference.
Well he did with the 5 wraiths and the mouth of sauron but not necessarily sauron himself. Unless you mean through the palantir
@@rockinHurley777 Yes he did with Sauron
look canceled and acurate to the book scen Aragorn V Sauron.
Fun fact: this was the last Hollywood film to be released on VHS and is also technically a DC Comics movie
Really?! Lol holy shit
Exactly just like Preacher is a DC Comics spin-off
Another oddball one like that is The Losers@@justingary5322
@@justingary5322 This is good tho :P
VERTIGO actually, which couple years back then was closed.. The comic version was MUCH BETTER than the movie is
“A hormone sandwich” took me out 😂😂😂
That hormone sandwich was rough to watch, at the theater...with my Mom.
Not just a hormone sandwich. A very intense hormone sandwich.
Vigo Mortensen is such an underrated actor. A lot of his movies seem to fly under the radar.
Too smart
Who underrates Mortensen? He is well known, and known to do his acting really well. If some movies are not in top-10 of hollywood showing list....well thats usually just a good sign.
I remember thinking that Tom locking the front door and forcing his brother to lower his weapon to look for his keys was so simple and yet realistic to disarm him. Most of the action in the movie is believable and realistic making all the more intense.
Except for the Last Boy Scout nose death.
that is no weak man, that is aragorn, son of arathorn, you owe him your allegiance.
immagine this beeing done in today hollywood....😂
Gondor don't need a king
Viggo is a very physical actor. I remember him in "28 Days" as a MLB pitcher in rehab, and he can sure throw a pitch.
You dont mess with the king of Gondor!
The scene in the yard is amazing. You actually see Tom turn back into Joey
Viggo, he's good. You can see a little character continuity in Green Book, just a smidge.
Viggo plays a great russian mobster in Eastern Promises.
One of my favorite Viggo roles of all time! Eastern Promises kept Viggo's role as an undercover agent hidden and we didn't see it coming. Also.....Viggo doing that knife fight fully nude was crazy.
@@rickbase833 You should read the Dark Tower Series by Stephen King, where the protagonist (the gunslinger) seems sort of obsessed with the idea of a man willing to fight naked must be a real bad ass. I wonder if SK inspired the Eastern Promises script. And I agree, it was a great movie!
@@jamesj9744 Thank you for the suggestion!
Not exactly, wink wink.
He was actually an undercover policeman.
This was actually a really good film!
The story was written, just right! I didn’t rush and do anything, it built up the characters and had the perfect plot twist. Whenever you thought you knew a character, the film would show you otherwise!
This was a great film, much better than i was expecting at the time... If you're a fan of movies like Taken, John Wick & Nobody then this film is for you. It follows a similar template, but delivers a far more grounded and realistic story and characters that are each consistently intriguing and captivating throughout.
It's a shame this film was released prior to the rise in revenge movies as it missed the recognition it deserved... On the other hand however, I'm grateful they never ruined it by forcing it into a franchise, too
They didn't think he was weak. They recognized him from him disarming and killing two armed robbers singlehandedly. They wanted revenge for some unfinished business from back in the day.
You're wrong.
It's called " A History of Violence" with Viggo Mortesen he's awesome 😎
one of my favorite movies...
Nice to see it getting a little love.
a very intense hormone sandwich haha, that made me cry with laughter
"Weak" is not the word I would use to describe Tom/Joey. More like mild-mannered, unassuming, but definitely not weak. lol
Viggo Mortesen playing Tom is awesome 😎. Just like his performance as Aragon in The Lord of The Rings Trilogy
this movie actually surprised the hell out of me, went beyond my expectations.
Special mention to Ed Harris, a master of distillating physiological fear...
The scene where toerag Bobby gives the finger to the two evil robbers in their pickup, right there you saw the Who Gives The Most Evil Stare food chain. RIP to William Hurt, who was rightly (and should've won) nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role. Ed Harris was also scary af in this as well.
Ed Harris does evil very well. Hell of an actor.
@@scottrackley4457Yeah he does!!
Young bullies can still have some brains. He looked into those dead eyes and saw something he did not want to deal with. Wisdom overwhelmed his hormone-addled sense of immortality.
"Monster" Kody Scott said that it's not the stare itself, it's what's behind it. What those eyes have seen...
@@scottrackley4457 don't forget stephen mchattie!
Fun Fact-History of Violence is the last movie that came out on VHS or DVD, at least here in America.
that's actually quite interesting 🎩
Are you saying it’s the last movie to be released on both?
another fun fact: in my coutry it took way longer for vhs to die I had the Incredibles, Shrek 1 and 2 and first three Harry Potter movies on tape
@@ComedyBros5 I doubt he has any clue what he's saying. It WAS the last movie released on VHS. But many, many, many movies have been released on DVD since.
There's are millions of dvds made to this day.
So the POS has to kill a 5 year old girl to protect himself from her identifying him? sort of like real life. This movie was very good. It showed how vile and evil some morons can be.
On top of which, there was obviously no need to shoot anybody in that store in the first place. Yes they've eliminated witnesses to their robbery but they've made themselves a drastically higher priority for capture so the net result is much more risk to them.
@@IrishCarneyin movie land world, people always shoot when they shouldn't. It's like fictional police aren't very effective in the fictional movie USA so people don't worry about being caught.
I don't know how I never saw this movie. It's definitely in my wheelhouse. I had forgotten Vigo and Ed Harris were both in the movie "Appaloosa". A great western btw.
One of my favorite westerns.
I was like 14-15, and my mom had this on DVD. I watched it after she went to sleep one night, instantly one of my favorite movies and it still is.
I loved him in this movie it showed how you can change but some people want let you stay changed and sometimes you have to dig back into that old life
man this one is too good to only watch a recap. i have to stop & watch the full movie. ill come back later
So that's where Ritchie went. someone let Steven Segal know, he's searching every all-you-can-eat for Ritchie.
LMFAO 😂😆. Holy ShitBalls dude that has to be one of the best comments I've ever read on UA-cam. I'm practically crying from laughing so hard 🤣😂👍😂😆😂 👍😁
This ritchie isn't a wimpy p**** who can't fight though. This guy is a mad dog bare handed killer or he could kill ya in a thousand improvised ways . Steven may not wanna find Ritchie
I've had this in my dvd collection for years but never watched it.
Now I have to thanks to your great synopsis.
6:00 Yea, that's it.
Lets get dressed up, look like Mafia hit men, look out of place in this small town, try to walk in a diner in a small town where everyone knows each other, and then try to look inconspicuous.
Okay, sounds like a good plan.
What could go wrong?
Yeah. "Try That in a Small Town". Maybe you have ESP, im1who84u.
I've subscribed because you give the name of the movie, unlike other channels.
Saw this Movie and I thought it was one of my favorites. I love this actor 👍
Viggo Mortenson.
I would like to see Ed and Viggo on at least a third movie after this and Appaloosa...GIFTED AF!
Check out the way Viggo morphs back to "Joey" in the front yard. His walk changes, his face goes calm and cool and his eyes reveal his intensity. The guy is a remarkable actor. He is on my top list. Viggo, Denzell, Butler, Penn, Hardy and Statham.
@@gib59er56 Butler, really? interesting
Exactly Viggo Mortesen playing Tom is awesome 😎
GREAT movie. Very underrated for some reason especially considering it's star power.
I really like this one it was great
ESP considering it's director... quite odd.
I definitely agree
I can’t believe this is the first I’m hearing of it. I feel like Viggo’s whole career, aside from LoTR, is defined by incredible roles in awesome overlooked films. His movies never get good marketing.
"hormone sandwich" made me throw up a little bit 😂
An accurate description of the proceedings.😁
Much more nuanced movie than the "gun porn" John Wick.
Ok
@@DoguErgil-ef5ub ...
I mean, yeah, but sometimes you want that kind of thing
@@TheGreatDearLeaderJimPickens that's what she said
Two entirely different movies, with this one being the better by far.
Love this movie.
A good example why ego's can destroying organisation's.
A smart leader never seeking for revenge, he's reflecting what happened and take action to avoid situations in the future.
Egos. Organizations.
Please learn when an apostrophe is appropriate and when it is not.
His name is not ego, it’s viggo
@@j.l.4054 always easy to say something like this, when English is you main language
I met a couple of guys once like the two dudes who mean no good at the beginning of this movie. It was in South Park at a small cafe and they were especially friendly to me as I was by myself. When they asked me what I was up to, and I said I was headed to a shooting range, their demeanor changed and they weren't so interested in me. They made a good choice not to eff with me. These types are out there and real. So be careful when strangers are strangly nice to you.
HA! HA! Yeah ok.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@dannysunay4386 ?
@@dannysunay4386 as if a stranger you have struck up a conversation with should not be alarmed to find out your packin???
The guys a doofus and I think THEY made the right choice by distancing him.
And they all lived happily ever after.
You forgot to tell the part where he actually broke his toe when kicking a helmet. He screamed for real!
That's truly a brother born for adversity
Watched this when I was young. It’s what made me like Vito as an actor.
Friggin great movie. It's called "A History of Violence"
I feel incredibly uncultured and sheltered. How in the world did I miss this one?!
@ComedyBros5 nah, you're good dude. It's frikkin old.
I love this movie, watched several times again.
The best Chrysler ad ever.
Guy did the right thing at every turn
Appreciate the summation of this movie which I missed when it came out.
Glad to see the ending: Tom accepted back by his family!
it is a good movie, but mainly because of Vigo. he has a strange acting talent that lets him able to make a cold killer be sympathetic to an audience.
Nice, family focused and uplifting.
Aww...it just warms my heart.
Nice.
If this really happened, Tom would have gotten 20 years, and the mafia could sue him for reparations
Thumbs up immediately just for actually giving the title at the beginning. Bless you.
Moral of the story: never mess with a mrried man.
Even though I know what's going to happen now
I still gotta watch it
Its worth it. Such a good movie
What movie is this?
@@vincemartinez9341 a history of violence
This and Eastern Promises are very good movies.
Viggo was really good in Eastern Promises.
That movie was great. I remember being pretty shocked at the creepy sauna when he fought for his life with his dick flapping in the breeze hahaah.
Exactly and Lord of The Rings Trilogy
What a great film. One of David Cronenberg's best, which is saying something.
I vividly remember this movie. It was excellent
'Finishes him off'...actually, they showed Leland with a hole in the side of his face, still alive struggling to breathe even though he had a hole in the side of his face
Yea that scene was gruesome af
Viggo Mortensen as John Wick
This was an excellent movie! It's a good reminder that in most organized crime syndicates (throughout history), there is truth to the "blood in, blood out" way of thinking.
😮amen
I can’t believe this is the first I’m hearing of it. I feel like Viggo’s whole career, aside from LoTR, is defined by incredible roles in awesome overlooked films. His movies never get good marketing.
Movie name? I can't believe it's not in the title.
@@smallnuts2 A History of Violence. It is a very good movie.
Fantastic movie! One of my favourites I like not knowing for sure about Tom's past until well into the movie.
Anyone after LEO??
Unless it was some sort of comedy, William Hurt as a badass mob figure doesn't seem very believable...
Extra kudos for use of “thrice “. Bravo sir!!
I love this movie.. I've watched it multiple times and its been long enough, that its about time again. I think they did well with the pacing, 'real' vibe, and portraying the family interactions.
Looks like another incredible Viggo movie
Viggo such an awesome Actor, he always delivers. Love this movie.
Never leave an enemy behind - Shaka
History Of Violence was David Cronenbergs BEST movie
BECAUSE, HE WAS TRYING TO PUT ALL THAT, BEHIND HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Joey Cusack is the OG GOAT and original John Wick
Really good movie, the cast were excellent.
11:39 -- "...they then proceed to have a VERY intense hormone sandwich" ---> Gold! 😂
instead of pulling out a gun, I pull a “um actually” out of my pocket .
Then he took out what looks like a flashlight and asked everyone to focus at the red top.
"how do you fuck that up?"
This is like a prequel of John Wick.
Bloody Sweet🔥🔥
I love this movie , watch it time to time.
"... an intense hormone sandwich." Golden.
A very intense hormone sandwich. Bruh LMAO
He was good in The Road.
Who woke up one day and thought “I know what people want. They want UA-cam channels that narrate over the top of cut up movies, such that it ruins any enjoyment anyone might derive from watching the movie.”
Buahahahaha
Amazing film. Absolutely.
Good job with the narration!
It’s a brilliant film!! Well worth the watch.
These are great cuz I forget I've seen the whole movie. Then it's like re watching it in 10 minutes
This was one heck of a movie.
A terrific movie. It is in my top 50.
I really liked this movie. It seems like a story that could have easily happened somewhere.
I almost thought this was a follow up to "Eastern Promises"
2005 films had some of the best cinematography and shading of the 2000s
A good example of people who think they have power do not know when to just let an issue go.
They think they are above the law, invincible and attack people who would do them no harm if left alone.
It is sort of like poking a wolverine and getting mauled by it because they thought the wolverine was small and too weak to fight.
Note to all gangs: It is not smart to go after your former hit man.
Chill its just a movie. In real life the dude gets killed by the cofeshop robbers.
WOLVERINE! WOLVERINE! A!RRRGGHHH! MY BALLL SSS!!!!
@@billkill6852 there are plenty of robbers who get shot dead by clerks.
@blakan1478 that's because they aren't professionals and most of the time they don't want to kill anybody. Especially in a coffee shop or diner.
Exactly 💯. Bullies don't like challenges just opportunities
"hormone sandwich"... LOL. Haven't heard that one before!
I love a good movie with a happy ending....
His hoodlum ride arrives to take him to meet his psycho brother, voice switching from mild mannered Hoosier back to Philly: "Yeah, I'm Joey". Absolutely brilliant acting and a great film.
Original release had a scene where the son said to Vigo's character, "what are you going to do dad, bump me off?". It was unintentionally hilarious. The scene was changed in the DVD release.
10:46 "I Was a Teenage Mob Hitman." LOL.
Awesome movie
Leland Orser. 20 years later I finally got the reference.