| A History of Violence 
				(2005), 
				Director: David Cronenberg, rated R for language, 
				violence 
				Tom Stall had the perfect life... until he became a hero. 
				
				  Starring: Viggo 
				Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, William Hurt, Ashton Holmes, 
				Peter MacNeill, Stephen McHattie, Greg Bryk 
				DML Rating: 
				★★★★★★★★☆☆ 
				- great 
				"You should ask Tom... how 
				come he's so good at killing people?" – 
				Carl Fogarty 
				Why watch this? It's 
				a classic trope of a man trying to hide his violent past - now 
				they found him. 
				Plot Summary: 
				In a small town, a mild-mannered diner owner becomes a local 
				hero after thwarting an attempted robbery with surprising 
				brutality. His newfound fame attracts the attention of a 
				mysterious stranger who claims the owner is actually a long-lost 
				former mobster with a violent past. As his family struggles with 
				this possible deception, the lines between his past and present 
				begin to blur, forcing them to confront the true nature of his 
				identity and the consequences of violence. Dad's Preview: 
				A man's heroic actions brings in mobsters who 
				remember who he used to be. Now he's forced to protect his family. 
				This is a strong effort by director David Cronenberg. It's also 
				another reason to love Viggo Mortensen, who is quickly becoming 
				one of the best actors in film. Ed Harris, who plays 
				a ruthless mob criminal, shines per expectation. 
				 BenderSpink, Media 
				I! Filmproduktion, Munchen & Co.; New Line Cinema
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